How to Inspect the Sump Pump Discharge Pipe
While inspecting the exterior the inspector should check for the sump pump discharge pipe. The most important things to check for this is that it is properly secured and is discharging 6 feet from the home. Please read the entire procedure below.
NACHI SOP
International Standards of Practice for Performing a General Home Inspection
3.6. Plumbing
I. The inspector shall inspect:
H. Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
II. The inspector shall describe:
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III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:
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IV. The inspector is not required to:
N/A
Axium SOP Differences
Axium Requires: Inspector should locate the sump pump discharge pipe on the exterior of the home.
Tools Needed
No tools required to inspect the sump pump discharge pipe.
Procedure
- When the inspector locates the sump pump discharge pipe it is important to make sure that it is connected properly and extended at least six feet away from the property.
Common Defects
- Sump pump discharge pipe is damaged or not connected properly.
- Sump pump discharge pipe is not extended at least six feet away from the property.
- Sump pump discharge pipe is connected to interior drain lines.
- Not looking for the discharge pipe if there is a sump pump installed at the home.
- Not checking to make sure it is extended at least six feet from the home.
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