About Sewer Lateral Inspection

• The Sausalito Municipal Code requires the inspection of sewer service laterals for surface water connections or inlets via a pressure test or a video camera inspection

• Sewer Video Submittal Instructions:

There are two options: the applicant obtains the video inspection from a contractor and pays $100 for the City's review, or to pay $435 for the City to obtain the video inspection from a contractor on the applicant's behalf & then perform the review. The City's review & turnaround time for both options are the same.

• • To submit a sewer video inspection for review, complete the application and email it to mlockett@sausalito.gov, and upload the video inspection with report & diagram showing the location of sewer system including depths/dimensions on the property to our Sharepoint account. Once the submittal is processed, we will email the applicant an invoice for payment of the $100 review fee. Hard copies of submittals are also accepted during our counter hours Tuesday & Wednesday from 9am-12pm, or by mail to: City of Sausalito, Attn: Megan Lockett, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965
  • **Please note that submittals are incomplete & cannot be reviewed until all above required items are received by the City, and all submittals are processed in the order in which they were received
  • To request a sewer video inspection to be obtained & reviewed by the City, complete the application and submit it via email to mlockett@sausalito.gov. Once the submittal is processed, we will email the applicant an invoice for payment of the $435 fee
  • If the property has a sewer ejection system, the applicant needs to coordinate with a qualified contractor to meet the City's Sewer Coordinator onsite and run the system through its paces in addition to submittal of the video inspection. The submittal/review fee for the combined review & onsite inspection is $435
  • Sewer Video Inspections require a minimum review time of two weeks from the date the complete sewer video submittals are received by the City, and the review time depends on the size of our current queue for review
  • If the sewer video inspection is rejected by the City's third-party reviewer & an additional submittal is required, there is an $100 fee due for each review
• The Sewer Systems Coordinator performs onsite inspections related to:
  • Exterior sewer lateral repairs, replacement, and new installations
  • Sewer ejection system repairs, replacements, and new installations
  • Hydro mechanical and gravity grease interceptor repairs, replacement, and new installations
• The Sewer Systems Coordinator performs plan set reviews and facilitates meet and confer sessions with property owners, architects, engineers, realtors and contractors
• Any questions related to sewer inspections may be directed to (415) 289-4109 or sewer@sausalito.gov

More information

• Sewer Service Laterals: Requirements for testing and/or inspection
• Sewer Lateral Replacement Grant Program (LRGP)
• Sewer Service Laterals: What Are They & Who Is Responsible for Maintenance
• City of Sausalito Sewer Ejection System Testing Requirements
• Sewer Ejection Spec Sheet
• Sewer Ejection System Discharge Line Termination Point 
• Sewer Lateral Mandatory Requirements
• For City Staff Use Only: Upload a Sewer Lateral Inspection Video