530-608-2323
Services
Sewer Line Ordinance Air Pressure Testing - Video of Sewer Lines -
Locating Sewer Line Cleanouts - Minor Sewer Line Repairs
We provide responsive, professional customer service with a strong focus on efficiency and cost-conscious services
Sewer Line Air Pressure Test
Required air pressure test of the sewer lines to ensure the integrity of the property's sewer pipes (laterals) that connect to the public sewer system.
This test ensures there are no leaks, cracks, or blockages between your home and the property line clean-out.
This is a required ordinance test when new homes are built, when properties are sold prior to close of escrow, when there is a change of use (residential to business or vice versa), or when homes are remodeled to add a toilet or living quarters.
The sewer pressure test is performed with the respective public utility district inspector present to pass or fail the ordinance test.
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Each end of the lateral line (sewer line) is plugged using special plugs, and by applying 3.5 psi to the section being tested. If there is a loss of 1/2 psi in 5 minutes, the test may be performed one additional time. If there is a second loss of pressure of more than 1/2 psi in 5 minutes, this constitutes a failure.
The owner is responsible for correcting the problem and scheduling a new test.
Camera Inspections and Videoing of Sewer Lines
FH Testing has "state of the art" video equipment when the inside of the sewer line needs to be viewed. During this process, a camera is inserted into the sewer line to visually inspect for defects such as cracks, tree roots, blockages, improper connections, or to located a cleanout.
Locating Sewer Line Clean-Outs
Often times the sewer clean-outs are covered under pine needles, landscaping, several feet of snow, or may not have been installed at all (older homes). We have the ability to use our locating equipment to pinpoint lost or mismarked clean-out locations.
Minor Sewer Line Repairs
FH Testing specializes in non-licensed services, such as sewer lateral line camera/video inspections, sewer lateral line ordinance pressure testing, installation of sewer line risers, utility boxes and lids.
All work performed does not require a work permit or license in accordance with guidance of the California Contractors State License Board.
We partner with licensed contractors for services that require a license, such as when there is a need to replace sewer lines or when new sewer line installs are required.
For more information:
Truckee Area: www.truckeesan.org
Tahoe City Area: https://www.tcpud.org
Kings Beach Area: https://ntpd.org
Northstar Area: https://www.northstarcsd.org​
Olympic Valley Area: https://ovpsd.org
Serena Lakes Area: https://slcwd.org
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Forrest Harrington FH Testing
About FORREST
Forrest joined the United States Air Force in 1989, rose through the enlisted ranks and honorably retired in 2009 as a Senior Manager of Aerospace and Logistics Operations. During his military career he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Operations, a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Science and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. After his military career, Forrest was a Lean Six Sigma process improvement and organizational performance coach for six years in aerospace, healthcare and government industries. Forrest is a published author and was recognized by the Department of Defense for his outstanding contributions implementing large-scale process improvement initiatives, his executive leadership and his extensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and applications.
Forrest began visiting the Tahoe Basin with his family in 1998 when he was first stationed a couple of hours away at Beale Air Force Base. He and his wife moved to Truckee full-time in 2016 and he was the Vehicle Fleet Manager for Northstar California for three years and the Parking and Roads Manager for Palisades Tahoe for two years.
He took ownership of AGM Testing in 2025, which is now called FH Testing.
Truckee Serene Lakes
Northstar Soda Springs
Kings Beach Pla-Vada
Tahoe City Olympic Valley
West Shore Donner Lake
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