Sewer Pipe Condition Assessment (PACP)

Accurate CCTV sewer inspections conducted to NASSCO PACP standards to help owners understand asset condition, prioritize maintenance, and support informed infrastructure decisions.

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What is PACP and what it includes

Kiwa T2 provides comprehensive sewer pipe condition assessments using Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection technology and industry-recognized NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) standards. Our engineers and technicians understand the operational and structural characteristics of sewer and storm drainage systems and collect detailed condition information to support asset management and infrastructure planning.

During the inspection process, CCTV equipment is deployed within the sewer network to capture high-quality video and identify structural defects, operational deficiencies, infiltration, root intrusion, cross connections, debris accumulation, and other conditions affecting system performance. Observations are coded in accordance with PACP standards to provide consistent, defensible, and repeatable condition data.

Where required, inspection results can also support utility mapping, engineering investigations, rehabilitation planning, and infrastructure design initiatives. Kiwa T2 service condition assessment data can be integrated with mapping and utility engineering workflows to provide a more complete understanding of underground infrastructure.

Who is it for?

Kiwa T2's Sewer Pipe Condition Assessment (PACP) service is intended for municipalities, engineering consultants, contractors, developers, facility owners, institutional campuses, transportation agencies, and infrastructure managers responsible for sanitary sewer and stormwater systems.

These organizations typically plan, design, maintain, rehabilitate, inspect, or manage underground sewer infrastructure and require reliable condition information to support operational and capital planning decisions.

Benefits of Sewer Pipe Condition Assessment

  • Provides a clear understanding of current sewer asset condition. 
  • Supports proactive maintenance and rehabilitation planning. 
  • Helps prioritize capital improvement investments.
  •  Reduces the risk of unexpected infrastructure failures. 
  • Generates standardized and consistent inspection data. 
  • Creates documented records for asset management programs. 
  • Supports engineering studies, design projects, and due diligence investigations.

Why choose Kiwa?

Kiwa T2 combines practical sewer inspection experience with utility engineering and infrastructure expertise.

Our team understands how underground assets function within the broader utility network and delivers condition information that supports real-world decision-making.

Process

    Project Consultation

    Review project objectives, asset information, and inspection requirements.

    Inspection Planning

    Develop an inspection approach, access strategy, and safety plan.

    Field CCTV Inspection

    Deploy CCTV equipment to inspect sewer assets and collect video data.

    PACP Condition Coding

    Record and classify observations using NASSCO PACP standards.

    Data Review and Quality Control

    Verify inspection data and review findings for completeness and accuracy.

    Reporting and Deliverables

    Provide inspection reports, condition summaries, and supporting video records.

    Recommendations and Next Steps

    Discuss findings and support maintenance, rehabilitation, or planning decisions.

Applicable Norms or Regulations

NASSCO PACP standards

NASSCO MACP standards

NASSCO LACP standards

Local and industry-specific regulations for infrastructure assessment

Contact Kiwa T2 to discuss your sewer inspection and condition assessment requirements. Our team can help you obtain the reliable asset information needed to support maintenance, rehabilitation, and infrastructure planning decisions.

Frequently asked questions

What is a PACP inspection?

A PACP inspection is a CCTV-based sewer assessment performed using the National Association of Sewer Service Companies' standardized Pipeline Assessment Certification Program coding system.

What types of sewer systems can be inspected?

The service can be applied to sanitary sewer, storm drainage infrastructure and combined sewers, subject to access and project-specific conditions.

Why is PACP coding important?

PACP provides a consistent method for documenting asset condition, making inspection results easier to compare, manage, and use for planning purposes.

What deliverables are typically provided?

Deliverables commonly include CCTV video records, inspection reports, condition coding data, and summaries of observed defects.

How can the inspection results be used?

Results can support asset management programs, rehabilitation planning, maintenance prioritization, engineering design, and due diligence investigations

Can CCTV inspections support utility mapping projects?

Yes. Depending on project requirements, CCTV information may also be incorporated into utility mapping and engineering investigations to provide additional infrastructure insight.