WATER PATH
Understand the Water-Control Path
A pump is one component in a larger path. The planning record should connect where water comes from, how it is collected and where it is discharged.
Draw source, collection and discharge paths
“Draw source, collection and discharge paths” needs a distinct entry for source collection discharge paths in the water path file. For source collection discharge paths, trace from accessible exterior areas. Within source collection discharge paths, map roof and grade pathways. Regarding source collection discharge paths, locate known collection points. While reviewing source collection discharge paths, keep buried condition unverified. Before closing source collection discharge paths, confirm discharge and jurisdiction questions. Connect source collection discharge paths to the affected proposal line. Keep source collection discharge paths dates and locations together. Classify source collection discharge paths as observed or unresolved. Verify source collection discharge paths before dependent work. Retain source collection discharge paths revisions in water path.
Record sump basin and pump observations safely
“Record sump basin and pump observations safely” needs a distinct entry for sump basin pump observations in the water path file. For sump basin pump observations, set a firm observation boundary. Within sump basin pump observations, stop entry near electrical hazards. Regarding sump basin pump observations, avoid disturbing suspect materials. While reviewing sump basin pump observations, record access concerns from safety. Before closing sump basin pump observations, route hazards to qualified review. Connect sump basin pump observations to the affected proposal line. Keep sump basin pump observations dates and locations together. Classify sump basin pump observations as observed or unresolved. Verify sump basin pump observations before dependent work. Retain sump basin pump observations revisions in water path.
Identify power, alarm and backup questions
“Identify power, alarm and backup questions” needs a distinct entry for power alarm backup questions in the water path file. For power alarm backup questions, record basin and pump observations. Within power alarm backup questions, avoid operating unsafe equipment. Regarding power alarm backup questions, identify power and alarm questions. While reviewing power alarm backup questions, trace accessible discharge information. Before closing power alarm backup questions, compare maintenance and backup assumptions. Connect power alarm backup questions to the affected proposal line. Keep power alarm backup questions dates and locations together. Classify power alarm backup questions as observed or unresolved. Verify power alarm backup questions before dependent work. Retain power alarm backup questions revisions in water path.
Locate discharge without assuming compliance
“Locate discharge without assuming compliance” needs a distinct entry for discharge assuming compliance in the water path file. For discharge assuming compliance, trace from accessible exterior areas. Within discharge assuming compliance, map roof and grade pathways. Regarding discharge assuming compliance, locate known collection points. While reviewing discharge assuming compliance, keep buried condition unverified. Before closing discharge assuming compliance, confirm discharge and jurisdiction questions. Connect discharge assuming compliance to the affected proposal line. Keep discharge assuming compliance dates and locations together. Classify discharge assuming compliance as observed or unresolved. Verify discharge assuming compliance before dependent work. Retain discharge assuming compliance revisions in water path.
Gather perimeter-drainage age and service records
“Gather perimeter-drainage age and service records” needs a distinct entry for perimeter-drainage age service records in the water path file. For perimeter-drainage age service records, log rainfall and plumbing timing. Within perimeter-drainage age service records, use consistent observation locations. Regarding perimeter-drainage age service records, note when appears and clears. While reviewing perimeter-drainage age service records, compare across multiple events. Before closing perimeter-drainage age service records, avoid diagnosing from one visit. Connect perimeter-drainage age service records to the affected proposal line. Keep perimeter-drainage age service records dates and locations together. Classify perimeter-drainage age service records as observed or unresolved. Verify perimeter-drainage age service records before dependent work. Retain perimeter-drainage age service records revisions in water path.
Compare maintenance and access needs
“Compare maintenance and access needs” needs a distinct entry for maintenance access needs in the water path file. For maintenance access needs, give a labelled location. Within maintenance access needs, date each weather observation. Regarding maintenance access needs, separate facts from inference. While reviewing maintenance access needs, photograph only when safe. Before closing maintenance access needs, assign unresolved source questions. Connect maintenance access needs to the affected proposal line. Keep maintenance access needs dates and locations together. Classify maintenance access needs as observed or unresolved. Verify maintenance access needs before dependent work. Retain maintenance access needs revisions in water path.
Check grading and roof-water interactions
“Check grading and roof-water interactions” needs a distinct entry for grading roof-water interactions in the water path file. For grading roof-water interactions, trace from accessible exterior areas. Within grading roof-water interactions, map roof and grade pathways. Regarding grading roof-water interactions, locate known collection points. While reviewing grading roof-water interactions, keep buried condition unverified. Before closing grading roof-water interactions, confirm discharge and jurisdiction questions. Connect grading roof-water interactions to the affected proposal line. Keep grading roof-water interactions dates and locations together. Classify grading roof-water interactions as observed or unresolved. Verify grading roof-water interactions before dependent work. Retain grading roof-water interactions revisions in water path.
Confirm authority or permit contacts
“Confirm authority or permit contacts” needs a distinct entry for authority permit contacts in the water path file. For authority permit contacts, confirm the property’s jurisdiction. Within authority permit contacts, check current authority sources. Regarding authority permit contacts, describe the actual proposal. While reviewing authority permit contacts, record permit and program contacts. Before closing authority permit contacts, save written responses with scope. Connect authority permit contacts to the affected proposal line. Keep authority permit contacts dates and locations together. Classify authority permit contacts as observed or unresolved. Verify authority permit contacts before dependent work. Retain authority permit contacts revisions in water path.
Assign plumbing, drainage and technical reviews
“Assign plumbing, drainage and technical reviews” needs a distinct entry for plumbing drainage technical reviews in the water path file. For plumbing drainage technical reviews, log rainfall and plumbing timing. Within plumbing drainage technical reviews, use consistent observation locations. Regarding plumbing drainage technical reviews, note when appears and clears. While reviewing plumbing drainage technical reviews, compare across multiple events. Before closing plumbing drainage technical reviews, avoid diagnosing from one visit. Connect plumbing drainage technical reviews to the affected proposal line. Keep plumbing drainage technical reviews dates and locations together. Classify plumbing drainage technical reviews as observed or unresolved. Verify plumbing drainage technical reviews before dependent work. Retain plumbing drainage technical reviews revisions in water path.
Do not enter an unsafe crawlspace or disturb suspected mould, insulation or hazardous material. Appearance and odour do not establish species, health impact, structure or remediation scope.
SOURCE TRIAGE
Confirm jurisdiction and reviewer
Start with the regional permit source, then treat service pages only as published market examples.
- Comox Valley Regional District — PermitsStarting point for jurisdiction and permit checks; confirm the exact municipality and scope.
- Coastal Pacific — Crawl Space InsulationCompetitive result-set reference, not a specification authority.
- Siegfried Plumbing — DrainageShows drainage and sump work as a separate service category; no affiliation is implied.