Committee considers creating SOP for sewer-camera inspections as use grows

Jan 20, 2026

Members proposed drafting an optional SOP for sewer-camera (video) drainline inspections to set competency and reporting standards now that the practice is widespread among inspectors.

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Committee members observed that sewer-camera (video) inspections have become common and that there is no uniform SOP governing how cameras are used, what findings are reportable and how enforcement should proceed when camera-based work is done poorly. Tony described raising the issue with a field expert and suggested the committee consider an optional SOP to set guardrails on competency and reporting for sewer-camera work.

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