Field Services

Sanitary Sewer Inspection Notices

The Town of Cary Engineering Field Technicians must be notified of the following items of construction so that an inspection can be made before backfill operations. Field Technicians can be reached at (919) 469-4030.

Note: No construction on the sanitary sewer system can begin before a sewer extension permit has been obtained and all construction plans have been reviewed and approved by the Town of Cary.

You must request inspection on these items:

  • Stone or concrete foundations for manholes and wet wells
  • Drop manhole fittings and concrete encasement
  • Any concrete encasements forms
  • When special bedding details are specified or necessary
  • Services from taps to cleanout
  • Formwork prior to pouring concrete piers
  • Air tests
  • Mandrel tests ("go or no go")
  • Visual inspection/video

Note: The visual inspection should not be called for unless all construction is completed and air tested including installation of all service taps, inverts constructed, etc.

  • Boring and Jacking
  • As-builts submitted and easements recorded
  • Final inspection

Note: The visual inspection should not be called for unless all construction is completed and air tested including installation of all service taps, inverts constructed, etc.

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