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Underground Plumbing Inspection

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Inspection of below-slab plumbing before backfill or concrete placement. Verifies pipe material, sizes, slopes (1/4" per foot min for drains), cleanout locations, water test (10 ft head), and compliance with IPC/UPC.
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plumbingundergrounddrainslopewater-test
DETAILS
test
Water test — 10 ft head for 15 min
timing
Before backfill or slab pour
category
Plumbing
common failures
Incorrect slope, missing cleanouts, wrong pipe material
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