Inspection Request

Sewer connection inspections are where you attach to the cleanout that connects to the main sewer system.

1. Toho wye has to be completely exposed to show connection by plumber
2. Connection must be done with push in fitting and no glued fittings on Toho owned lines.
3. Green locate ball must be visible.
4. Toho system will be checked to ensure dirt, sand and debris did not enter the existing system. If so, system will be cleaned by the builder.

Building final inspections consist of looking at all infrastructure inside the property lines and out to the center of roadway. Please make sure 1-5 are not potential trip hazards to avoid inspection failure.

1. Meter boxes are not allowed in driveways or sidewalks. Water/reuse meter box must be level and at top of sod grade. Lid should fit correctly with no damage to the box.
2. Water/reuse meter box should be cleaned out with meter, curb stop and check valve facing straight up. MTU has to be connected to meter box lid and wire inside box. Curb markings: W for water – blue marking and R for reuse – purple marking.
3. Sewer cleanout needs a 24”x 6” round reinforced concrete pad (fiber or rebar). Pad and cap must be flush and at top of sod grade. If cleanout is in the driveway a hand hole lid is required (no cleanouts allowed in sidewalk). Curb marking: S for sewer – green marking.
4. Fire hydrants must be set to grade (bottom bolts 6” above grade). Valve associated with hydrant should be at grade and needs 24”x 6” round reinforced concrete pad (fiber or rebar). Hydrant will also need brass tag identifying the valve and wire is either in wire port or inside valve can. Operating nut must be accessible with valve key. Curb marking: V for valve – blue marking.
5. Water/Reuse inline valve cans should be at grade and need 24”x 6” round reinforced concrete pad (fiber or rebar). They will also need to have brass tag identifying them and wire is either in wire port or inside valve can.  Operating nut must be accessible with valve key. Curb marking: V for water – blue marking and V for reuse – purple marking.
6. Tree root balls cannot be planted within 5’ of Toho owned infrastructure.

TEP inspections consist of looking at landscaping and irrigation along with plumbing and appliances inside the house. Learn more about TEP.

Outside:

1. No invasive exotic plant species are allowed in the landscaped area.
2. High-volume irrigation cannot irrigate more than 60% of the total landscaped area.
3. Root balls are at least 2.5’ on center from the foundation of structure.
4. Trees will provide shade to 30% of the total landscaped area at maturity.
5. Organic mulch is used and applied to a depth of 2 to 4 inches, leaving a 2-inch space around base of plant.
6. If irrigation is used for landscaped beds, micro-irrigation is used and correctly installed.
7. Application occurs in proper spray patterns, minimizing overspray on impervious surfaces.
8. All sprinkler heads with spray nozzles are pressure-regulated at the head.
9. A device with rain shut-off capabilities is installed in an operable location and functioning.

Inside:

1. All fixture and appliance water supply connections are reinforced.
2. A quarter turn or push-pull valve is used for all fixture and appliance supply lines.
3. All toilets should be high-efficiency (1.28 gallons/flush with a UNAR MaP rating above 350 grams/flush). WaterSense®-labeled toilets comply.
4. Single showerhead should have flow rate of 2 gallons/minute or less or be WaterSense®-labeled.
5. All lavatory sink faucets should have flow rates of 1.5 gallons/minute or less, or be WaterSense®- labeled.
6. If you choose to install clothes washers and dishwashers, they must meet current ENGERY STAR® performance criteria.