This session will include an overview of NASSCO’s new Building Sewer and Drain Inspection Certification Program (BDSI™) to assist plumbers, sewer and drain contractors, and inspectors in the proper inspection and assessment of private property building sewer and drains for the benefit of real estate transactions and general best practices. Attendees will review specific details to be recorded during an inspection, including property location, inspector information, point of access/pipe characteristics, general inspection details, and inflow characteristics, including downspouts, floor drains, and sump pumps.
After this session, attendees will be able to:
1. List the critical details that must be recorded during a building sewer and drain inspection, including property location, inspector information, point of access, and pipe characteristics.
2. Apply NASSCO’s BDSI™ protocols to ensure proper inspection of private property sewer and drains.
3. Describe the BDSI™ certification program to improve real estate transactions by assessing and documenting sewer and drain conditions, and providing actionable insights that can inform property evaluations and negotiations.
Ideal Audience: Plumbers, sewer and drain contractors, and inspectors.