Not Recommended. This is a specialized trade requiring licensed professionals due to the critical health and safety implications of sewer system integrity, specialized equipment, and adherence to complex code requirements.
This project requires specialized equipment, expertise in plumbing system diagnostics, precise material application, and adherence to specific curing processes. Improper installation can lead to significant plumbing failures, necessitating professional involvement and stringent inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety codes. While it avoids extensive excavation, the technical precision required is high.
Project Guidelines & Rules
Permit & Licensed Professional Requirements
3 Rules
Permit Application & Required Documentation
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.110; Your Local Municipal Ordinances
Licensed Plumbing Contractor Requirement
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.100; Illinois Plumbing License Law
Required Pre-Installation Video Inspection
DuPage County Best Practice; Local Building Department Requirements for diagnostic verification
Trenchless Lining Materials & Methods
4 Rules
Liner Material Standards & Approval
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.410 (referencing ASTM F1216, F1743, etc.); Manufacturer's Specifications approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Installation & Curing Procedures
Manufacturer's Specifications; Illinois Plumbing Code (implicit in approved methods), ensuring structural integrity and longevity
Lateral Reinstatement
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.230; Manufacturer's Specifications ensuring full flow and sealed connection to all branching lines
Workmanship Standards
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.150; IRC R103.2 (General Quality of Work)
System Design & Integrity (Post-Lining)
3 Rules
Maintained Pipe Diameter & Flow Capacity
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.310 (No reduction below minimum required drain size, ensuring adequate flow)
Maintained Pipe Slope
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.310 (e.g., 1/8" or 1/4" per foot depending on pipe size, ensuring proper drainage)
Cleanout Access & Spacing
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.610 (Accessibility, Size, and Spacing for future maintenance)
Excavation, Backfill & Frost Protection (for access pits)
3 Rules
Excavation Safety Protocols (if access pits are utilized)
OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P; IRC R103.2 (General Safety); Local Building Department Guidelines
Backfill Material & Compaction (for any disturbed areas)
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.1330 (Underground Piping Support); IRC R404.1 (Analogous for stability); Local Building Department Guidelines
Frost Depth Protection for Exposed Piping/New Cleanouts
IRC P2603.6; DuPage County Regional Standard (42" minimum below finished grade)
Inspection & Testing Protocols
3 Rules
Required Final Post-Lining Video Inspection
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.1710 (Final Inspection); DuPage County Standard (Verification of liner integrity, proper lateral reinstatement, and clear flow path)
Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) System Testing (if significant system alterations occur)
Illinois Plumbing Code Section 890.1610 (Water or Air Test); DuPage County Standard (At inspector's discretion, based on scope of work)
Electrical Safety for Temporary Equipment (if applicable)
2023 NEC Article 590 (Temporary Installations); NEC Article 210 (Branch Circuits) - ensuring job site electrical safety
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