SANITARY SEWER LATERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENT

At the December 21, 2022 Board of Supervisor’s meeting, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 331 (amending our Sewer Use Regulations Part 3 of the Amity Township Code of Ordinances, adding Section 316) requiring the inspection; and if necessary, disconnection of illegal connections and/or repair of private sanitary sewer laterals prior to the sale/transfer of improved properties. Effective January 1, 2023

SEWER LATERAL INSPECTION FLYER

Approved Contractors to Perform Sewer Lateral Inspections:

Complete Application HERE

Sewer Lateral Inspection Standards

  • Inspections will be scheduled through the Amity Township Code Enforcement Office through: kkeifrider@amitytownshippa.com or by calling 610-953-0045
  • Inspections are performed on Monday & Tuesday of each week with 5 business days’ notice.
  • The inspection company is required to coordinate the inspection with the homeowner, realtor or person requesting the inspection so that they are present for the inspection.
  • An inspector from Amity Township must be present for the inspection.
  • An exact time for the inspection is required. “Window” times are not permissible. The inspector is required to be present within 15 minutes of the inspection time.
  • A quality video of the sewer lateral must be provided to the Amity Township inspector. Flash drive or cloud based videos are acceptable but must be provided the same day of the inspection.
  • All sewer laterals on the property must be successfully videoed for the inspection to be complete (curb to structure).
  • If the inspection company cannot perform the inspection due to operator or equipment deficiencies, a new application for inspection will be required.
  • Failure to adhere to the standards listed above may result in revocation of Certificate of Fitness.

CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS REQUIRED

Amity Township recently passed a resolution requiring any contractor performing inspections to obtain a Certificate of Fitness (ordinance #346).

These inspections include:

  • Sewer Lateral Inspections required by Amity Township for the resale of a home connected to the public sewer system.
  • Fire Safety Inspections, including fire alarm, fire suppression, kitchen hood cleaning, special fire suppression and sprinkler inspections required by the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and International Fire Code (IFC).

Anyone performing these required inspections must register with Amity Township before inspections will be accepted. A full copy of the resolution is available by request and at amitytownshippa.com

An approved list of inspectors will be available to property owners and will be listed in the order that they are received. The Certificate of Fitness is valid for two years from the date of application approval.

Anyone wishing to obtain a Certificate of Fitness will pay $100 fee for either Sewer Lateral Inspections or Fire Safety Inspections which will be valid for 2 years after issuance.

The following information will be required before a Certificate of Fitness is issued:

  • Proof of valid licensure or certification applicable to the field of inspection (where applicable)
  • Proof of general liability and professional liability insurance
  • Payment of a non-refundable application fee, as established by the Township fee schedule
  • Acknowledgement Form, agreeing to the conditions set forth by the Township on how to properly complete inspections