Bell Acres, PA · Allegheny County
Dye Test Application
Bell Acres property applicants use this packet to apply for a dye-test compliance certificate when a property connected to the public sewer system is sold.
What this form is
Bell Acres requires a Stormwater Drainage Compliance Test before the sale of a property connected to the municipal public sewer system, except when a test is not required because a prior test remains valid or the sale involves refinancing. The packet collects applicant and property details, plumber inspection results, and compliance information; it also includes an application for a temporary certificate when weather or unresolved violations prevent completion before closing.
Who needs it
Applicants selling a property connected to the Bell Acres Municipal Authority public sewer system use this packet to apply for a compliance certificate.
How to submit it
Return the application to Bell Acres Borough, 1153 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, with the $20 filing fee at least seven calendar days before the municipal lien letter is issued.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; a temporary certificate may require a written, signed purchaser or transferee agreement, but the form does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Dye Test Application packet.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property details and sign and date the applicable application.
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Gather Required Items
Include the certified inspection report completed by a registered, licensed plumber and the $20 filing fee.
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Submit To Bell Acres Borough
Return the application to 1153 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, at least seven calendar days before the municipal lien letter is issued.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Dye Test Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization. A temporary certificate may require a written, signed purchaser or transferee agreement, but the form does not say it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Dye Test Application?
- Return it to Bell Acres Borough at 1153 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, with the $20 filing fee at least seven calendar days before the municipal lien letter is issued.
- What must accompany the compliance certificate application?
- The applicant must provide a certified dye testing inspection report completed by a registered, licensed plumber, the $20 filing fee, and the Dye Testing Certificate of Compliance and Application Form.
- When is a dye test required?
- Bell Acres requires a dye test when a property connected to the municipal public sewer system is sold. A test is not required for refinancing, and a test result remains valid for one year.