The Scope and Purpose of a Sewer Scope
Video pipeline inspections are performed using specific camera equipment designed to evaluate the condition of below-ground piping systems. These inspections are designed to evaluate the condition of subsurface pipes and identify any areas in need of maintenance or repair or any materials that are deficient or sub-standard. The scope of this report is only what is shown here and includes only the parts of the pipe that were accessible to camera inspection.
How to Read This Report
Getting the Information to You
The best way to get the information that is presented in this report is to read your report online (the HTML version), which will allow you to stream the pipeline video as well as read narrative comments and see any still photos that have been presented as part of this inspection.
For the most reliable viewing experience, I recommend viewing the report on as large a screen as practical, as much detail can be lost on small devices like smartphones. For similar reasons, reports should only be printed in color to retain as much detail as possible and minimize misinterpretation of photographs.
This report can also be printed on paper or to a PDF document
Observation Labels
All narrative observations are colored, numbered and labeled to help you find, refer to, and understand the severity of the observation. Observation colors and labels used in this report are:
- Repair:Repair and maintenance items noted during inspection. Please note that some repair items can be expensive to correct such as re-finishing hardwood floors, but are considered simply repair items due to their cosmetic nature.
- Recommended Maintenance:These are repair items that should be considered "routine home ownership items," such as servicing the furnace, cleaning the gutters or changing the air filters in the furnace.
- Monitor:Items that should be watched to see if correction may be needed in the future.
- Description:Detailed description of various aspects of the property noted during the inspection.
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Inspection Information
Inspection Information
Information: 2084 Otis St, Edgewater CO 80214
All comments and observations made by the inspector should be considered and actions taken prior to the close of escrow. This includes any recommendation to employ a professional plumber to further evaluate any anomalous findings noted during this inspection. All recommendations for repair, replacement, remediation of limitations and any follow-up re-inspection should be considered and actions taken prior to the close of escrow. Your best interests are your inspector's primary concern however, your inspector is not an expert, licensed plumber. A qualified, experienced professional plumber can provide options, insights and costing estimates that are unknown to your inspector. All costs associated with further inspection fees, and the repair or replacement of any component should be considered prior to the close of escrow.
NOTE ABOUT SMOKE TESTING:
It is important to know that sanitary sewer utility providers conduct routine smoke testing of the sanitary sewer systems within their domain. Smoke testing reveals deficiencies within the main system, the side sewer systems feeding into the main and the drain, waste and vent systems within the structure. Smoke testing can identify deficiencies that are potentially harmful to you and those that are potentially harmful to the overall sewer system. (The smoke itself is non-toxic to you, your pets and your house plants.) The utility company can mandate you repair, at your expense, deficient systems within the side sewer serving this property as a condition of continued service. If this sewer scope inspection reveals any deficiency, it is important to understand the future ramifications of deferring a repair that may be identified during utility company smoke testing.
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SEWER SCOPE VIDEO LINK
Please find the video and audio recorded during your sewer scope inspection. Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions or need assistance viewing the video.
Access Point
Access Point:Clean Out
SIDE SEWER ACCESSED THROUGH CLEANOUT
I accessed the side sewer through a 3" Cast Iron cleanout in the basement.
Side Sewer Type (Public/On-Site)
Side Sewer Type:Public Sewer System
PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM
The side sewer serving this property is connected to a public sewer system.
The Cast Iron drain line transitions to the Clay sewer line at the 10.66' mark. The Clay continues to the city tap at the 99.58' mark. The sewer line goes under the garage.
Scope Findings
ROOT INTRUSION:Significant
OFFSET JOINTS:Minor
CRACKS & FRACTURES:MinorSignificant
SIGNIFICANT CRACK
There is a significant crack with roots coming through at the 11.02' mark. Significant cracks will likely increase in size over time and can lead to a complete structural collapse of the pipe. This defect should be repaired. I recommend further evaluation by a qualified licensed sewer plumbing contractor and repair as required. This work should be completed prior to the close of escrow. The crack is located 10' deep under the back concrete patio and is marked with blue tape and a green flag.
Cracks in a side sewer pipe can occur from a variety of sources, including poor original installation, poor soil bedding, root penetration, or structural deterioration due to the age of the pipe. In addition to structural impacts, cracks can allow infiltration of clean groundwater into the wastewater sewer system. Once cracks become large enough to expose the soil, they are considered to be holes in the pipe.
SIGNIFICANT ROOT INTRUSION
There is a significant root intrusion at the 34.54' mark. There are also minor root intrusions throughout the line. The significant root intrusion seen here is probably impacting the performance of the side sewer. These root intrusions are likely to increase in size and/or severity over time. Root growth may be treated with a commercially available sewer root control product such as Root-X, or they can be mechanically removed using a rotary cutter. The sewer line should be cleaned out.
Roots are another common problem within side sewers, especially older concrete and clay pipe side sewers that weren’t constructed with watertight joints. Once roots seek out a water source in sewer pipes, they continue to thrive and grow. This results in cracked pipes and sewer backups when debris isn’t able to pass through the roots. Pipes that are cracked from roots should be repaired in a manner that doesn’t allow the roots to grow back into the sewer system. Roots that are coming into joints that aren’t cracked may be routinely removed by cleaning the sewer pipes. The frequency of removal will depend on how aggressive the root growth is. The only way to permanently remove roots from a side sewer is to construct a watertight sewer pipe either through replacement or rehabilitation.
MINOR CRACK
There is a minor crack at the 99.58' mark. Typically, minor cracks do not impact the performance of the sewer. However, they can be an entry point for roots. Minor cracks may increase in size or severity over time. Pipes with minor cracking should be re-scoped in three to five years.
Cracks in a side sewer pipe can occur from a variety of sources, including poor original installation, poor soil bedding, root penetration or structural deterioration due to the age of the pipe. In addition to structural impacts, cracks can allow infiltration of clean groundwater into the wastewater sewer system. Once cracks become large enough to expose the soil, they are considered to be holes in the pipe.
MINOR OFFSET
There are a few minor offset joints in the sewer line. Minor offsets are unlikely to cause a buildup of debris and typically don’t have a negative effect on the sewer. Monitor these offset joints for future movement.
Side sewers are built using multiple segments of pipe that are connected together at joints. Offset joints occur when the pipes don’t perfectly match up and one of the pipes sits lower or off to the side of the connecting pipe. Offset joints can cause debris to build up on the joint that can eventually lead to backups. Additionally, an offset is a location where roots can easily grow into the sewer line. Also, if the joint is offset enough that soil is exposed around the edges of the pipes, the surrounding soil can erode into the pipe and be washed away causing voids to occur around the outside of the pipe. Offset joints are not watertight and can allow infiltration of clean groundwater into the wastewater sewer system.
Common Side Sewer Repair Processes
Common Side Sewer Repair Processes
Repair Description: Description
Construction Methods to Eliminate Defects in Side Sewers
This section describes various methods available for repairing, replacing, or rehabilitating an existing side sewer. Every side sewer is unique and not all methods are suitable for all circumstances. It is always important to work with a sewer contractor experienced with the particular kind of construction to determine the suitability for each side sewer on an individual basis and to obtain cost estimates for the various methods as they may vary greatly for each project.
Open cut construction
This method of construction is the typical dig and replace that most people are familiar with. This is the most common method of repairing side sewers and consists of digging up the old pipe and replacing it with new pipe. Open cut may be less suitable for areas where there are significant surface improvements that a property owner wants to avoid disturbing and that are costly to replace or when side sewers are fairly deep.
Pipe bursting
This method of construction consists of inserting a new flexible pipe into the old pipe. This method requires digging an installation pit and a receiving pit at each end of the side sewer to allow for the pipe to be inserted and to make final connections at each end. This method is beneficial for sites where there are surface improvements that an owner either chooses not to disturb or that would be expensive to replace. Pipe bursting is not suitable for pipes that are no longer round enough to allow for the bursting machine to penetrate, in pipes with multiple bends, or in pipes that need to have sags corrected as the new pipe will follow the vertical alignment of the old pipe.
Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) lining
CIPP consists of rehabilitating an existing pipe with a new pipe. A resin-soaked felt tube liner is inserted into the existing pipe, inflated to expand to the shape of the existing pipe, and then cured until the resin hardens to form a pipe within the old pipe. CIPP is also beneficial for sites where there are surface improvements than an owner either chooses not to disturb or that would be expensive to replace. The liner can be inserted through cleanouts in the side sewer and requires no other digging unless needed to install a cleanout. Since CIPP forms to the shape of the existing pipe it is not suitable for pipes that are collapsing or egg-shaped, nor can it be installed in pipes with multiple bends or in pipes that need to have sags corrected as the new pipe will follow the vertical alignment of the old pipe.
Spot repairs
If the majority of a pipe is good condition with little or no defects, a spot repair may be the most suitable and cost effective method for repair. The property owner should consider a full side sewer replacement or rehabilitation if there are multiple defects throughout the pipe. It is generally less costly to hire a contractor once than to have a contractor mobilize to a site multiple times with repeated spot repairs.
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