Watertight definition

Watertight means capable of preventing the passage of water through the structure in any direction under a head of water for which the surrounding structure is designed.
Watertight means having scantlings and arrangements capable of preventing the passage of water in any direction under the head of water likely to occur in intact and damaged conditions. In the damaged condition, the head of water is to be considered in the worst situation at equilibrium, including intermediate stages of flooding.
Watertight in relation to a structure means capable of preventing the passage of water through the structure in any direction under the head of water likely to occur in the intact or damaged condition.

Examples of Watertight in a sentence

  • Watertight seals will require to be regularly checked and replaced, to prevent water damage to adjoining areas.

  • Watertight sump may be prepared on site or storing of water for curing and other uses.Curing is important for gaining strength of cement structure.

  • Flexible plastic gaskets shall conform to the requirements of the Specification for Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer and Culvert Pipe Using Flexible Watertight Gaskets, Type B Flexible Plastic Gaskets, AASHTO M 198.

  • Watertight manhole covers are to be used wherever the manhole tops may be flooded by street runoff or high water.

  • Standard Speci- fication for Sliding Watertight Door Control Systems, 2007, IBR approved for § 170.270.


More Definitions of Watertight

Watertight means capable of preventing the passage of water in any direction;
Watertight in relation to a structure means capable of preventing the passage of water through the structure in any direction;
Watertight means capable of pre- venting the passage of water through the structure in any direction under a head of water for which the sur- rounding structure is designed.
Watertight means that no water moves into or out of the structure or device, except through designated inlets and outlets. Watertight tanks shall demonstrate compliance with the leak testing requirements in Rule .0805 of this Subchapter.
Watertight means capable of preventing the passage of water in either direction; “Weather deck” means the main deck which is exposed to the elements;
Watertight means not allowing water to pass in or out or as otherwise determined in 20.7.3
Watertight means so constructed that the structure is substantially impermeable to water.