Whenever any property is to be sold or transferred to or vested in any other entity, the sewer lateral(s) to the property shall have camera work done to inspect the sewer lateral for breaks and or tie-ins with neighboring laterals. Once camera work is complete and breaks are fixed and tie-in laterals are plugged/removed the lateral shall be tested for infiltration and all necessary repairs or replacements performed to prevent all infiltration. A backflow device will need to be installed up stream of the lower cleanout. A lower cleanout will need to be installed at the property line with sweep towards sewer main.
This test will be set up by a licensed contractor, paid for by the property seller or buyer, and signed off by the City Manager or authorized representative. Test requirements are available at City Hall.
An inspection card signed by an authorized City inspector must accompany title transfer proceedings. It is the responsibility of the property buyer or seller to repair, replace and conform to all infiltration and backflow requirements prior to transfer of property connected to the City sewer system.
Exceptions: This section shall not apply to:
(1) 
Condominium or cooperative apartment buildings;
(2) 
To all buildings where the City Manager, or authorized representative, determines that testing and repair or replacement of lateral(s) has been performed to City standards within the last three years;
(3) 
To all buildings where the City Manager, or authorized representative, determines that new sewer construction has been inspected and passed within the last three years.
This determination shall be made by a test performed by City staff. Except for standard permit costs, there will be no charge to the property owner for this test. In the event that the test fails, refer to RDMC § 13.10.469.
(Ord. 286, 2012; Ord. 322 § 1, 2014; Ord. 406 § 4, 2024)
The property owner or his/her appointed contractor shall obtain a plumbing permit for sewer lateral testing prior to commencing with the testing procedure. Testing methods and procedures shall conform to standard testing specifications (Sewer Testing Procedures) adopted by the City, copies of which are on file in the City Clerk's office. All conditions and access shall be made ready prior to scheduling an inspection. If an inspection is scheduled and cannot be performed because of inadequate condition or access to the sewer lateral, the City may recover costs.
(Ord. 286, 2012; Ord. 322 § 1, 2014)
Should the lateral fail the test, the lateral shall be either repaired or replaced and retested. A plumbing permit will be required in order to perform the necessary repairs or replacement. This process shall continue until the lateral passes the required test.
Lateral Certification. Once the lateral has successfully passed the testing procedure, the City inspector witnessing the test will sign the permit inspection card as approved.
(Ord. 286, 2012; Ord. 322 § 1, 2014)