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1815 Pampas Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Date of inspection: Aug. 20, 2025
Project: Test Municipality - Initial Sewer Lateral Inspections
Inspection #8349
Mike Smith
Property Owner
mike@smith.org
(805) 679-5949
1815 Pampas Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Jesse Aizenstat
Inspector
jesseaizenstat@gmail.com
(805) 259-8538
Cojo Canyon Plumbing
- Lic. No.
494932
www.CojoCanyonPlumbing.com
| Observation # | Time | Distance | Code | Municipality Agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector Observation #1 | 3.76 | 32 ft. | COLLAPSE | Yes | |
| Inspector Observation #2 | 12.31 | 29 ft. | BROKEN | Yes | |
| Inspector Observation #3 | 37.33 | 14 ft. | OFFSET | No | |
| Corrective Action: Not an offset | |||||
| Inspector Observation #4 | 39.65 | 12 ft. | ROOTS | Yes | |
- Status:
- Submitted
- Submitted:
- Sept. 2, 2025, 11:53 p.m.
- Date of Inspection:
- Aug. 20, 2025
- Time of Inspection:
- 2:29 p.m.
- Project:
- Test Municipality - Initial Sewer Lateral Inspections
- Sewer Usage
- Residential
- Camera Direction
- Against Flow
- Pipe Size (inches)
- 4.0
- Total Length (feet)
- 55.0
- Pipe Material
- Cast Iron
- Are repairs needed to the sewer lateral in this inspection?
- Yes
- Is there a cleanout accessible outside of the building?
- Yes
- If multiple sewer laterals exist on this property, will the videos be uploaded in this inspection?
- No
- Does property have a popper, check valve or another backwater device?
- No
- Is the popper, check valve or another backwater device working?
- Yes
- Inspector's Summary:
- Big collapse. Fix needed.
- Signed:
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Reviewed on: Sept. 2, 2025, 11:55 p.m. by Test Municipality
Your municipality has determined that your sewer lateral on your property needs repair or another inspection. Please review the notes from the municipality and/or the attached letter below for next steps.
Next Steps
If you are the property owner:
Share this inspection with your chosen contractors during the bidding process:Notes from the municipality:
The sewer lateral inspection at 1815 Pampas Ave reveals multiple significant defects including collapse, broken pipe, offset joints, and root intrusion, all of which violate Santa Barbara Municipal Code Section 34.324 regarding sewer lateral condition and maintenance standards. The pipe material is cast iron, 4 inches in diameter, with a total length of 55 feet, and the inspection was conducted against flow. The presence of these defects indicates the lateral is not functioning properly and is not up to municipal code requirements.
The City of Santa Barbara has determined that the sewer lateral requires replacement due to these deficiencies. Therefore, the inspection status is Needs Additional Work.
Next steps:
- Get multiple bids with plumbing contractors by forwarding the URL link on Forward Lateral.
- Select a plumbing contractor and pull permits.
- Perform the necessary sewer lateral replacement or repair.
- Schedule or submit a final inspection with the City of Santa Barbara to confirm compliance.
