Point-of-sale requirement
Bethel Park dye test and camera inspection
Every home sold in Bethel Park needs a dye test and a camera inspection of the sewer line, finished at least 21 days before closing, unless one was certified in the last two years. Book it when you list. Here is what the Municipality requires and how to register.
What Bethel Park requires
Checked November 2026- Required for
- Every residential and commercial property sold or deeded in Bethel Park
- What's required
- A dye test plus a camera inspection of the sewer lateral. The camera inspection has been required since January 1, 2025, and must be done by a NASSCO-certified contractor.
- Deadline
- Both must be completed at least 21 days before closing or deed transfer
- Valid for
- Not needed again if a test was performed and certified within the last 2 years
- How to register
- Request the forms by calling 412-831-6800 ext. 205 or emailing [email protected]. Paperwork turns around in about 48 hours.
- Municipal fee
- $50 processing fee, paid before the test can be issued
- Results go to
- [email protected] (paperwork and lateral videos)
- Who can test
- A plumber licensed by the Allegheny County Health Department
- Municipality
- 412-831-6800
How to register with Bethel Park
- Request the forms by calling 412-831-6800 ext. 205 or emailing [email protected]. Paperwork turns around in about 48 hours.
- Pay the $50 processing fee. It's due before the test.
- A licensed plumber does the dye test and a NASSCO-certified contractor does the camera inspection. Paperwork and videos go to [email protected].
- Test when you list?
- Yes. A test certified within the last 2 years is accepted, so book it when you list.
- Town contact
- 412-831-6800 ext. 205, [email protected]
What happens during the test
- The plumber checks downspouts, driveway drains and yard drains to confirm none of them run into the sanitary sewer.
- A camera goes through the sewer lateral, the pipe from your house to the street, to look for cracks and leaks.
- Some properties need Bethel Park staff present. Your dye test packet tells you if yours does.
If the test fails
Violations must be corrected and pass inspection before the deed can transfer, and a Building Code Official signs off on the corrected dye test. Start early in case repairs are needed. Call the Municipality at 412-831-6800 with questions.
Summarized from the municipality's published rules, last checked November 2026. We check them on the first of every month. Rules change, so confirm with your town before closing.
Bethel Park dye testing questions
Do I need a dye test to sell a house in Bethel Park?
Yes. Every home sale in Bethel Park needs a passing dye test before closing. What Bethel Park requires: dye test plus camera inspection of the sewer lateral.
How long is a Bethel Park dye test good for?
A test certified within the last 2 years is accepted.
When should I schedule the dye test in Bethel Park?
Test and camera inspection finished at least 21 days before closing. A test done when you list is still good at closing, so book it then.
How much does a dye test cost in Bethel Park?
The municipal fee is $50, due before the test. The plumber's charge for the test is separate; the plumber quotes it before the visit.
How do I register the sale with Bethel Park?
1. Request the forms by calling 412-831-6800 ext. 205 or emailing [email protected]. Paperwork turns around in about 48 hours. 2. Pay the $50 processing fee. It's due before the test. 3. A licensed plumber does the dye test and a NASSCO-certified contractor does the camera inspection. Paperwork and videos go to [email protected].