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Flood test

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002357

A method of checking the watertight integrity of a horizontal surface, such as a shower pan, roof, or plaza deck, by filling the area with water to a specified depth and observing it for a set period. This test identifies leaks before finishes are applied. The water level is typically maintained for 24 to 48 hours.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002357
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: Wasserstautest; Spanish: prueba de inundación; French: test d'inondation
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002357",
  "term": "Flood test",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A method of checking the watertight integrity of a horizontal surface, such as a shower pan, roof, or plaza deck, by filling the area with water to a specified depth and observing it for a set period. This test identifies leaks before finishes are applied. The water level is typically maintained for 24 to 48 hours.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wasserstautest",
    "es": "prueba de inundación",
    "fr": "test d'inondation"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flood-test/"
}

Record 2,573 of 7,291 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.