DYE TEST and CAMERA LATERAL INSPECTIONS
Municipality of Bethel Park
5100 West Library Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Christie Belback
Reception
cbelback@bethelparkpa.gov
412-831-6800, x 205
Dye Testing and Camera Lateral Inspections
The Camera Lateral Inspection Ordinance went into effect on January 1,2025 If you are In the process of selling a home in Bethel Park, you must first have a dye test and camera lateral inspection done. You can call 412-831-6800, ext. 205 or email cbelback@bethelparkpa.gov to request paperwork. Sellers must hire a National Association of Sewer Service Companles-certified contractor to conduct a video inspection. Please return the paperwork and a copy of the video from the plumber via email or by dropping off at the municipality. You can go to NASSCO.org for a list of certified plumbers to do the camera inspection. The plumber must be certified through the health department to conduct the dye test. The dye test and camera inspection are good for two years. The municipality charges a $50.00 processing fee. Jordan Tax Service requires 7-10 business days for processing after their $55.00 processing fee has been paid for the no lien and tax certification on the property. The dye test and camera lateral inspection need to be completed 21 days prior to the closing or deed transfers. Please perform these tasks early in your selling process in case you don’t pass and must make repairs. All camera lateral inspection videos must be sent to dyetesting@bethelparkpa.gov.
Dye Test FAQ’s
WHEN DO I NEED A DYE TEST & CAMERA LATERAL INSPECTION?
All commercial and residential property deeded or sold in bethel park municipality requires
a dye test and camera lateral inspection to be completed (if one has not been performed
and certified with in the last two years) A $50.00 dollar processing fee is requires before the
dye test and camera lateral inspection can be issued and the address released to Jordan
Tax Service. An occupancy inspection is not required.
WHY DO I NEED A DYE TEST & CAMERA LATERAL INSPECTION?
You need a dye test to confirm that there’s no infiltration and inflow entering the Municipalowned Sanity Sewer System.
You need a Camera Lateral Inspection to uncover and to pinpoint hidden issues like cracks
blockages, root in trusion and corrosion in your sewer line.
WHO CAN PERFORM A DYE TEST & CAMERA LATERAL INSPECTION?
Dye Test must be performed by an Allegheny County licensed Plumber.
Camera Lateral Inspection must be performed by A NASSCO (National Association of
Sewer Service Companies) Certified Plumber.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A DYE TEST & CAMERA LATERAL INSPECTION IS DONE?
The licensed plumberwillcheckthe location ofthe downspouts, driveway drains, yard
drains, etc., to verify that they aren’t entering into the sanity sewer system. The plumber will
need access to the dwelling to verify where sump pumps exit the dwelling and locate the
fresh air vent to ensure that it’s not receiving groundwater. Not having a fresh air vent is not
a violation, however video proof will be needed to show that no fresh air vent exists.
HOW DO I GET A DYE TEST & CAMERA LATERAL INSPECTION PAPERWORK?
Please call (412) 831-6800 ext. 205 to request the dye test and camera lateral inspection
paperwork. There is a 48-hour turnover for all paperwork so please schedule accordingly.
Notice: Municipal engineer must be present on all commercial properties when performing
the dye test and camera lateral inspection, please follow the instruction on the forms
provided.
WHAT IF MY PLUMBER FINDS A VIOLATION?
Violations must be corrected prior to the sale of a home or business. The NASSCO Certified
plumber will be the one to make the call on what is a pass or failing regarding the Camera
Lateral Inspection. A Municipal Building Code Official must be contacted to inspect and
sign off on the Dye Test certifying that the issue has been corrected. If the violation cannot
be corrected prior to the sale, please call (412) 831-6800 ext. 205 for more information.
WHAT IF MY PROPERTY WAS DEEDED OR SOLD WITHOUT A DYE TEST & CAMERA LATERAL INSPECTION?
Property owners who’ve already deeded or sold their property without a Dye Test or Camera
Lateral Inspection being completed, passed and certified by the Municipality will receive
notification via official letter that a Dye Test and Camera Lateral Inspection is required.
Non-compliance will result in a citation being issued by the Municipality.
