Compliance Certificate

Appointments for PSL inspections are available Monday through Friday, except on EBMUD holidays.

EBMUD will witness an air or water verification test. The test should be conducted per the guidelines below and is usually done by a qualified contractor. See pages 4-6 of the guidelines for test set-up examples. The test should be ready and under pressure at the start of the appointment window. Due to the number of inspections performed, the inspector will not have time to wait if the test is not ready when he or she arrives.

Please be ready at the start of the window. EBMUD will conduct the inspection within the scheduled window.

A Compliance Certificate is issued when a Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) is verified to be leak-free. Your property needs a Compliance Certificate when meeting one of the following three triggers:

You can always voluntarily obtain a Compliance Certificate without meeting any of the above triggers.

 Check Compliance Status

How to obtain a Compliance Certificate:

1. Check your property's compliance status in the EBMUD Public Portal.
2. Hire a contractor to assess your PSL and perform repairs or replace it, if necessary. See guidelines for detailed information on the certification process.
3. Apply for a Compliance Certificate.
4. Schedule an EBMUD inspection to verify that your PSL is leak-free.
5. A Compliance Certificate will be issued once the PSL passes the EBMUD witnessed inspection.

You can check compliance status, schedule an inspection, apply for an exemption, and more using EBMUD’s PSL Program portal.

Where does the ordinance apply?

Map of EBMUD Wastewater Service Area

• Alameda
• Albany
• El Cerrito
• Emeryville
• Kensington
• Oakland
• Piedmont
• Richmond Annex

City of Berkeley:

The city of Berkeley operates its own separate program. If your property is in Berkeley, please contact them to  determine your requirements.

http://www.cityofberkeley.info/psl/

publicworks@cityofberkeley.info

1-510-981-6300

How long Compliance Certificates remain valid:

7-years

• The lateral is not in need of repair, or is repaired if work is needed. The lateral is not completely replaced. The inspection confirms the lateral is free of leaks.

20-years

• The lateral is completely replaced. The inspection confirms the lateral is free of leaks.

If you have more questions about Compliance Certificates, check out our Frequently asked Questions