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Effective January 1, 2012 the City of Pacifica began enforcement of a point-of-sale requirement for sewer lateral inspections. (Municipal Code, Ordinance No. 784 C.S. Chapter 6-13.) This new code requires property owners to obtain a Sewer Lateral Compliance Certificate ("Certificate") when any of the following occur:
1. Transfer of property ownership
2. When there is remodel or addition that costs $50,000 or greater
3. When adding any plumbing fixtures
4. When a change in water service is requested (change of meter size or adding second meter)
The process for obtaining a Certificate will be handled by the Waste Water Department. When any of the above conditions occur the property owner will be required to submit a DVD video of their existing lateral sewer. If the lateral shows no apparent defects or leaks, then the property will receive a Certificate that will be valid for 7 years from the date of issuance. If the lateral sewer shows signs of defects and/or leaks, then replacement will be required prior to transfer of title.