What triggers the City of San Mateo Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) ordinance?
Under San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 7.38, an inspection and Certificate of Compliance for your private sewer lateral is required when: (1) selling a residential or commercial property, (2) applying for building permits for remodels valued at $100,000 or greater, or (3) whenever a chronic sewer backup or leak occurs. Daso Plumbing performs the certified video camera inspection and submits findings directly to the City.
What happens if my sewer lateral fails the PSL inspection?
If the video inspection detects cracked clay, heavy root intrusion, structural pipe bellies, or joint offsets, the lateral fails certification. We provide a competitive quote for trenchless pipe bursting, pull the required plumbing permits, replace the line with root-proof seamless HDPE pipe, and schedule the City inspector for final pressure testing and certificate issuance.
Why is rigid type-L copper preferred for custom San Mateo home builds?
Type-L copper is the gold standard for high-end residential plumbing. It offers superior durability, rigid straight runs that eliminate water line flapping inside walls, natural antimicrobial properties, and exceptional resistance to high municipal water pressures found in San Mateo neighborhoods.
Does Daso Plumbing handle commercial backflow testing in San Mateo?
Yes. We are certified by the California-Nevada AWWA to conduct annual backflow prevention assembly tests, submit official compliance reports to California Water Service (Cal Water) or City water authorities, and execute emergency device rebuilds.