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s30ckf
post Jul 28 2019, 01:30 AM

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Is there a guideline for architect to follow when carry out ponding test before sign as acceptance? The ponding test is to do only at wet area (showering area), or both with the dry area (basin & wc area)?
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post Aug 1 2019, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(Richard @ Jul 29 2019, 09:23 AM)
A ponding test is done by sealing up all drainage exits in the area and flooding the entire area with 1-3 inches of water. The test may be carried out for a period of 24-72 hours depending on the situation.
Observations on the water level should be steady without any wetness on the outside wall and bottom floor (one floor below if more than one storey)

Should be both basin & wc area as long within the bathroom floor being wet area thus would be exposed to standing/ponding water by the user.
Installed bathroom tiles and grouting compound must be waterproof.

You can also add in a layer of waterproofing membrane if required to the manufacturer's installation guidelines
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Richard, thanks for your feedback.

Developer said they have done the ponding test before laying the tiles on the water proofing layer. Once the test is success, they will not do the ponding test at entire bathroom, but only do test at shower area (wet area). Hence they will not accept the leaking complaint from house owner after VP who did the ponding test at entire bathroom, is this reason acceptable?
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post Aug 6 2019, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(Richard @ Aug 1 2019, 07:17 PM)
Yes..

Already passed the ponding test.. A second test might fail due to outside reasons beyond the responsibility of the development..
Maybe a new extension that damaged the water proofing ..
That is the reason
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Thanks for the info

 

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