Compliance Certificate

Please see the guidelines below regarding how to receive a Compliance Certificate when either builiding and remodeling in excess of $100,000.

To request a Compliance Certificate, please select your property and follow the required steps.

Guidelines for Building or Remodeling ($100,000+)

When building or remodeling in excess of $100,000, you must obtain a Compliance Certificate for your PSL.

Obtain a Compliance Certificate before final inspection and permit sign-off of your project by fixing the PSL, if necessary, and then having the PSL inspected by EBMUD. The Compliance Certificate must be submitted to the agency issuing your building permit prior to final sign-off, but PSL work can be done before, after, or during the building/remodeling work at your discretion.

B1. Determine if the existing PSL is in compliance
Determine if the existing PSL meets the requirements of the Regional PSL Ordinance. Hire a plumbing contractor to check for leaks and other defects. Your contractor will advise you if work is needed (steps B2 & B3) for your PSL to pass the EBMUD inspection. If no work is required, proceed to step B4 below.

NOTE:

During the installation of new gas lines by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), some private sewer laterals may have been pierced or completely bored through - known as a cross bore. Underground Service Alert does not typically mark private sewer laterals and as a result, cross bores may go undetected, and if damaged create a potentially hazardous situation. For gas line cross bore information, visit PG&E's website. A review of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection should also include looking for evidence of a cross bore. If you suspect a gas line cross bore, call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. If you suspect a gas leak, warn inhabitants, evacuate the area and call 911 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

B2. Obtain required municipal permits
Cities and counties require that appropriate building and/or sewer permits be obtained before starting any PSL work. See contact information for your property's location.

B3. Repair or replace the PSL
Your contractor will repair or replace the PSL in accordance with the Regional PSL Ordinance and your municipality's requirements.

B4. Schedule an inspection with EBMUD
Select your property, choose your preferred date and time for an inspection of the PSL and pay the required $150 Compliance Certificate fee online.

Note: Your contractor will set-up and administer the verification test per the provided guidelines. EBMUD will witness the test to confirm that your PSL is without defect and has proper connections.

B5. Pass the inspection and print your certificate
Once the inspection verifies that the PSL complies with the Regional PSL Ordinance, the Compliance Certificate will be available online for printing. Select your property and print your certificate.

B6. Present certificate to the city issuing your permit
Provide a copy of the Compliance Certificate to city or county staff before final inspection and permit sign-off of your building/remodeling project. Process is complete.