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Sewer lines and cleanouts
Sewer laterals, cleanouts, backwater valves and camera inspections: who owns which part, how lines fail, and how repair and replacement work.
Answers (100)
- Are roots in old clay sewer pipes a big deal when buying?
- Can a sewer line problem cause multiple drains to back up?
- Can I keep a tree if its roots are in my sewer line?
- Do I need a backwater valve, and when does code require one?
- Does a private lift station need ADEQ approval?
- Does my building need a sewage ejector or lift station?
- Full reline, partial reline, or nothing for my sewer line?
- How can I finance a big plumbing repair like a repipe or sewer line?
- How do I maintain my sewer line to prevent backups?
- How do I replace a sewage ejector pump float switch?
- How do I tell a main sewer line clog from a single drain clog?
- How far apart must water and sewer lines be (the 10-foot rule)?
- How long do cast iron drain pipes last?
- How long does a sewer line last?
- How much is the sewer connection fee for a new home in Phoenix?
- How often should a commercial lift station be serviced?
- In Phoenix, who is responsible for the sewer line to the city main?
- Should I get a sewer scope inspection before buying a home?
- Should I scope the sewer line before buying or leasing?
- Sump pump vs ejector pump vs lift station: what's different?
- Tree roots in my sewer line: repair or replace?
- What are the signs of tree roots in my sewer line?
- What can a plumbing camera inspection find?
- What does a belly in a sewer line mean?
- What does a lift station alarm mean and what should I do?
- What does a sewer line replacement involve?
- What factors affect the cost of replacing a sewer line?
- What is a sewage lift station and how do you maintain it?
- What is a sewer cleanout and where is it located?
- What is an offset joint in a sewer line?
- What is Orangeburg pipe and should I replace it?
- What should a commercial sewer camera report include?
- What should I do if sewage is coming out of the cleanout in my yard?
- When did builders stop using cast iron drain pipe?
- Where are sewer cleanouts required by code?
- Who owns and maintains a private lift station in Arizona?
- Who pays for a shared sewer line clog in a townhome?
- Why does a sewage ejector or lift station pit smell?
- Why does my sewage ejector pump keep tripping the breaker?
- Why does my sewage ejector pump run but not pump?
- Should I get a copy of my sewer camera inspection video?
- Why is there grease in my sewer line after the interceptor?
- How do I legally drain or backwash my pool in Phoenix?
- How do I prevent a sewer backup before monsoon season?
- Pipe bursting vs pipe lining: which sewer repair do I need?
- What are the most common plumbing problems in older Phoenix homes?
- What is a lateral launch camera and when is it used?
- What monsoon plumbing tips should businesses know?
- What plumbing should I check before listing my home for sale?
- What plumbing to check before buying a commercial building?
- What's the difference between septic and sewer?
- Why does my washing machine drain overflow?
- Why does the same drain keep clogging?
- Why is my floor drain backing up?
- Why is my toilet gurgling?
- What are the warning signs of a sewer backup?
- Do I have to connect to the city sewer in Phoenix, or can I keep my septic?
- Do I need a hydrogen sulfide detector at home or work?
- Do I need an annual plumbing inspection?
- Does an Arizona home need a sump pump?
- How do I clean the pipes in my house?
- How do I convert from septic to city sewer in Phoenix?
- How do I do my own plumbing checkup?
- How do I plan landscaping without hurting plumbing lines?
- How do I prepare for a plumbing emergency in Phoenix?
- How do roots destroy pipes in Mesa and Chandler yards?
- How often should a commercial water heater be serviced?
- How often should I get my drains professionally cleaned?
- Utility easement vs right-of-way: who can dig to fix my sewer?
- What does the plumbing inspection cover when buying a house?
- What is FOG (fats, oils, and grease) in plumbing?
- What is hydro jetting?
- What is NASSCO PACP coding on a sewer inspection?
- What is the best material for a kitchen sink?
- What plumbing should I check in spring?
- What should a commercial plumbing preventive maintenance plan include?
- What should a first-time homeowner know about plumbing?
- What should I do if sewage is backing up into my tub or shower?
- When should I stop DIY and call a plumber for a clog?
- Where can a sump pump legally discharge?
- Why do my drains and toilets back up during monsoon storms?
- Why does my commercial kitchen drain keep overflowing?
- Why does my restaurant smell like sewer?
- Why does my sink gurgle when I flush the toilet?
- Why does water come up in my shower when I flush the toilet?
- Why is my drain gurgling?
- Do smart water shutoff valves work?
- Why does my kitchen sink gurgle when the dishwasher drains?
- Are flushable wipes really safe to flush?
- Does homeowners insurance cover a sewer backup?
- Grease trap pumping vs cleaning vs jetting: which is which?
- How can I tell the age and condition of a home's plumbing?
- How long do common plumbing jobs take?
- How often do plumbing pipes need to be supported?
- What do fine, medium and ball roots mean on a sewer report?
- What is a drain zip tool and does it work?
- What is a main water line, and when is it replaced?
- What is a yearly plumbing maintenance checklist?
- What slope does a drain pipe need by code?
- Why is my sink draining slowly?
Codes and permits (24)
- AAC R18-9-E301: Lift Station Permits
- Chandler sewer line responsibility: who repairs the pipe to the main
- Do you need a permit to connect a building to the Mesa sewer? City Code 8-4-8
- Glendale City Code 33-217: who repairs the sewer line from the building to the street
- Private Sewer Lift Station and Ejector Rules by Valley City
- Surprise City Code 58-312(b): permits to repair a commercial sewer lateral
- Tempe City Code 27-175: who owns and repairs the sewer line, even under the street?
- UPC Section 707: Where Drain Cleanouts Are Required
- UPC Section 710: When Phoenix Code Requires a Backwater Valve
- UPC Section 720: The Required Gap Between Water and Sewer Lines
- Who is responsible for a broken sewer line in Phoenix?
- Who Owns the Sewer Line From the Building to the Main, by City
- Who pays to extend a sewer main in Phoenix?
- Do you have to connect to Chandler city sewer if you have a septic tank? City Code 51-3
- Do you need a permit to connect to or work on a public sewer in Phoenix?
- Gilbert Town Code 66-8: the permit to dig a street or alley for a water or sewer connection
- Chandler sewer tap permit: what 51-7 and the street permit require
- Gilbert Town Code 66-244: grease removal devices for restaurants and food service
- UPC 705: Joints and Connections in Drainage Piping
- Who is responsible for the water line to your Phoenix property, the city or you?
- Chandler plumbing inspections: the required list and inspection codes
- Surprise City Code 58-315: where a private sewer ends and the city's begins
- UPC 909: Island Fixture (Loop) Venting
- When do you need a plumbing permit in Mesa, and what is exempt? City Code 4-1-4
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