Towns that check sump pumps before a home sale
Some towns inspect sump pumps at sale because pumps that drain into the sanitary sewer overload treatment plants in storms. If yours discharges into a floor drain or laundry tub, plan to reroute it to the yard or storm system before the inspection.
11 municipalities in 4 states mention this in their sale requirements.
Illinois (1)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElmhurstDuPage County | Village inspection before transfer stamps + Municipal transfer stamp | $1.50 | Required at sale |
Minnesota (5)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AustinMower County | Point-of-sale inflow and infiltration compliance | $150 | Required at sale |
| DuluthSt. Louis County | Point of Sale Certificate of Compliance | $115 | Required at sale |
| PipestonePipestone County | Sewer and sump compliance certificate | Required at sale | |
| TylerLincoln County | Inflow and infiltration certificate of compliance | Required at sale | |
| Vernon CenterBlue Earth County | Point-of-sale water and sewer lateral inspection | Required at sale |
New Jersey (4)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon BoroughCamden County | Resale inspection | $75 | Required at sale |
| Barrington BoroughCamden County | Resale certificate | $100 | Required at sale |
| Lambertville CityHunterdon County | CRC + smoke cert + LMUA | $75 | Required at sale |
| Medford Lakes BoroughBurlington County | CCO + fire inspection | $50 | Required at sale |
Pennsylvania (1)
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane BoroughMontgomery County | Sewer lateral cert | Required at sale |
Other topics: Sidewalk, curb and apron inspection · Chimney and heater certification · Sewer lateral video or dye test · Septic and well inspection · Smoke and CO detector certificate · Municipal transfer tax
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