HOW IS BSDI DIFFERENT FROM LACP?
Comparing BSDI and LACP standards.
BSDI
Building Sewer & Drain Inspection
- Designed for Plumbers & Drain Cleaners Specifically built for professionals working on building sewers and drains, keeping their equipment, workflows, and best practices in mind.
- Easier Entry: Does not require PACP certification, making it a more affordable and faster path to NASSCO certification for professionals who don’t inspect mainline pipes.
- Inspection Direction: Inspections typically start inside or very near the building and move down the lateral toward the sewer main.
LACP
Lateral Assessment Certification Program
- Designed for System Owners & Asset Management Provides a more comprehensive assessment of lateral pipes, supporting long-term asset management and planning.
- Higher Certification Requirement : Requires successful completion of PACP Certification as a prerequisite, which may be unnecessary for professionals not working on mainline inspections.
- Inspection Direction: Inspections usually start from inside the sewer main and go up the lateral toward the building, without entering the building itself.