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c) Odour test:

Considered outdated and cumbersome. Suitable for vertical pipes ortv cal such as Calcium carbide is introduced through upper floor filling i,* lower and upper ends of pipes being plugged. Qdour(due to chemical ac8on)o out through defective joints which has to be smelled by reaching joints. Ths'0 bersome and not very practical.

d) Mirror test: Suitable for testing alignment of drains between any two chambers. Am'-, held in front of an outlet of chamber at an angle and a powerful torch fight is fa through inlet of the lower chamber. If alignment is correct, true fight wffl be ra by reflection through mirror. If alignment is incorrect, light rays will not reac mirror and no light could be noticed by person handling mirror in upper LCD-could be set right by rearranging the pipe line wherever necessary. Plugs for drain tests: A rubber bag with external canvas lining inlet nozzJeb and control key is used. It can be depleted or inflated to fit various diameter panding plug is arrangement of two iron disks covered with a rubber belt. Disfe threaded to a central bolt with a wing nut to adjust distance between theraVi. tightened rubber belt expands and fits tightly into pipe bore. However tightly p bundle of rags can also effectively plug a pipe end. Sanitary survey and report : Such a survey helps in finding out the existing condition of drainage and* supply system and timely repair can be carried out to ensure healthy enwroo* & around a building. A scientific and systematic approach is desirable. A should be selected for the survey and assistance of qualified and ricen^^ should be sought. All drainage plans should be verified on actual site .j Hons made. All toilet blocks, kitchen, etc. on various floors should be ^ convenience, starting with ground floor

and finishing at the terrace, ^ " j be inspected starting from ground floor and notes made on various taneously plumber should be instructed to open up I.C. covers and j tests where necessary. This would ensure detection of defects, if any^ icings should be reported in following proforma. Report on condition o W.C. and Bath.is indicated as an example.