Water Line Inspections

Project Construction, Inspection and Testing

Water line construction can only be performed by a North Carolina licensed contractor. Once construction begins, construction inspectors will periodically inspect the water line to ensure that the line and its appurtenances are being constructed as designed and as to the Standard Details and Specifications. As construction nears completion, the contractor is required to perform pressure testing under the observation of the inspector. Also, the contractor is required to schedule disinfection testing with the Water Resources Department by contacting the project inspector. Upon construction completion, the developer, engineer and contractor are required to complete the project close-out procedure before a final inspection can be done.

Project Close-out Procedure

In order to obtain final approval and acceptance of a water line project and to authorize the release for domestic or fire protection service, Water Resources Department's office needs to receive the following documents:

1. Certificates of Completion
   • Engineer’s Certificate of Completion 
   • Contractor's Certificate of Completion 
   • Owner's Certificate of Completion 
2. Recorded Water Line Easement Documents (select document as applies, print on LEGAL-size paper, and submit the appropriate Buncombe County Recording Fee made payable to Buncombe County).  If these documents are not printed on Legal-size paper, Buncombe County will charge an additional fee.
   • Corporation Easement Document
   • Limited Liability Company Easement Document
   • Individual Easement Document
3. Recorded Easement Plat (see plat requirement checklist)
4. AutoCAD Record/As-built Drawing File on CDROM and Sealed Paper Copy (see record/as-built requirement checklist)
5. List of Subdivision Lot 911 Addresses
6. Back Flow Device Brand and Model Number

View the Project Construction and Close-out Procedure flow chart.

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Close-out Checklist for Completed Projects
Engineer’s Certificate of Completion
Contractor's Certificate of Completion
Owner's Certificate of Completion
Corporation Easement Document
Limited Liability Company Easement Document 
Individual Easement Document
Plat requirement checklist
Record/as-built requirement checklist
Construction Process and Close-out Procedure

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