What is a pipework pressure test?
It is a soundness test that applies pressure to new or altered pipework and holds it for a set time to confirm there are no leaks before the system is concealed or brought into use.
BS EN 806 / BS 6700
Pipework Pressure Test Certificate
A pipework pressure test certificate records that new or altered water or heating pipework has been tested for soundness before being brought into use. It confirms the pipework held the required test pressure with no unacceptable loss.
Pressure testing of water installations is carried out in line with BS EN 806, which covers the testing and commissioning of pipework inside buildings. A recorded test provides evidence that the pipework is sound before it is concealed or the system is filled and used.
TradePlanr lets you record the test pressure, duration and result on site and produce a PDF certificate, so the soundness test is documented without extra office work.
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What it covers
- Property and job details plus a description of the pipework tested
- Pipework material and the type of system, water or heating
- Test medium used, such as water or air, where relevant
- Test pressure applied and the duration it was held
- Any pressure loss recorded and the pass or fail result
- Reference to the BS EN 806 testing approach
- Installer details and dated sign-off
When it's required
A pressure test should be carried out whenever new or altered water or heating pipework is installed, ideally before it is concealed within walls, floors or screed. It confirms there are no leaks before the system is finished.
Testing water installations to BS EN 806 is the recognised approach, and the certificate records the pressure applied, the hold time and the result as evidence of a sound installation.
The certificate supports later work, such as underfloor heating commissioning or a boiler installation, and may be requested by the customer, a main contractor or during a property sale.
How to issue it in TradePlanr
- 1
Enter the pipework details
Record the property, a description of the pipework tested, the material and whether it is a water or heating system.
- 2
Record the test parameters
Log the test medium, the test pressure applied and the duration it was held, in line with the BS EN 806 approach to testing pipework.
- 3
Record the result
Enter any pressure loss observed and the pass or fail result, confirming the pipework is sound before it is concealed or filled.
- 4
Sign and store the PDF
Capture the signature, generate the PDF pressure test certificate and store it against the job, ready to hand over or pass to the main contractor.
Frequently asked questions
What standard covers pipework pressure testing?
Testing of water installations inside buildings is carried out in line with BS EN 806, which covers testing and commissioning of the pipework. The certificate references this approach.
When should the test be done?
Ideally before the pipework is concealed within walls, floors or screed, so any leaks are found and fixed before finishes are applied or the system is filled.
Can I complete the certificate on site?
Yes. TradePlanr lets you record the test pressure, duration and result, capture the signature and produce the PDF at the property.
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