Does Rio Dell require a sewer lateral inspection when you sell a home?

Rio Dell's code: Camera inspection and testing of the lateral are required whenever property is sold or transferred. (Applies to sale, transfer or vesting in another entity; not to condominium or cooperative apartment buildings.) (§ 13.10.467); No new sale test if lateral work met City standards, or new sewer passed inspection, within the last 3 years. (The lateral was tested and repaired or replaced; a City staff test confirms it, at standard permit cost only.) (§ 13.10.467).

Sewer lateral inspection in Rio Dell: the local rules

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How long a certificate lasts	No new sale test if lateral work met City standards, or new sewer passed inspection, within the last 3 years. Applies: The lateral was tested and repaired or replaced; a City staff test confirms it, at standard permit cost only. § 13.10.467 · code text 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;
Deadline to comply	Before the property is transferred. Applies: Applies to required infiltration and backflow repairs or replacement. § 13.10.467 · code text 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.
Fee or permit	A plumbing permit is required before sewer lateral testing begins. Applies: Applies to sewer lateral testing. § 13.10.468 · code text The property owner or his/her appointed contractor shall obtain a plumbing permit for sewer lateral testing prior to commencing with the testing procedure. A plumbing permit is required for repairs or replacement after a failed test. Applies: Applies to repair or replacement after a lateral test fails. § 13.10.469 · code text A plumbing permit will be required in order to perform the necessary repairs or replacement. No charge to the owner for a City staff test, except standard permit costs. Applies: City staff test of whether prior work or new sewer construction meets City standards. § 13.10.467 · code text Except for standard permit costs, there will be no charge to the property owner for this test.
When an inspection is required	Camera inspection and testing of the lateral are required whenever property is sold or transferred. Applies: Applies to sale, transfer or vesting in another entity; not to condominium or cooperative apartment buildings. § 13.10.467 · code text 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.
Owner's responsibility	Before transfer, buyer or seller fixes infiltration, adds a backflow device and cleanout, and passes the test. Applies: Property on the City sewer being transferred; a signed City inspection card goes with the title transfer. § 13.10.467 · code text 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. The seller or buyer pays for the sewer lateral test. Applies: Applies to a property sale or transfer. § 13.10.467 · code text 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.

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