Cracks, Roots, and Codes – Oh My! Why PipeAid Speaks Fluent NASSCO

If you’ve ever tried to decode a sewer inspection report and felt like you needed a secret decoder ring, you’re not alone. That’s where NASSCO compliance comes in and PipeAid doesn’t just meet the standard, it automates it. Let’s break down what that means, why it matters, and how PipeAid makes it easy (and dare we say, kind of cool?). 

First, What Is NASSCO Compliance? 

NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies) created the Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP), Lateral Assessment Certification Program (LACP), and Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP) to standardize how sewer defects are identified and coded. Think of it as the grammar rules for sewer inspections, without it, everyone’s speaking a different language. 

Being NASSCO compliant means your inspection data is: 

• Consistent across contractors and cities 

• Reliable for long-term asset management 

• Actionable for planning repairs and budgets 

How PipeAid Nails It 

PipeAid uses AI to automate PACP & LACP coding with incredible accuracy. Here’s how it works: 

• Computer Vision = Eyes on the Pipe: The AI watches CCTV footage and spots defects like cracks, roots, and taps. 

• Machine Learning = Brain of the Operation: It learns from thousands of hours of footage to get smarter over time. 

• PACP/LACP Coding = The Language: Once a defect is spotted, PipeAid assigns the correct PACP/LACP code—no guesswork, no bias. 

And here’s the kicker: PipeAid handles 88% of the coding automatically. The remaining 12%? Reviewed by NASSCO-certified engineers for full QA/QC. That’s 100% compliance, every time. 

Bonus: GIS Integration 

PipeAid doesn’t just code defects, it maps them. By integrating with GIS, it creates a digital twin of your sewer system. That means: 

• You can see exactly where each defect is. 

• You can track changes over time. 

• You can ditch the static PDF reports and work with live, interactive maps. 

Why It Matters 

• Faster inspections: Crews can focus on cleaning and capturing footage, not coding. 

• Lower costs: More footage reviewed in less time = lower cost per foot. 

• Better decisions: With consistent, accurate data, you can prioritize repairs and plan capital improvements with confidence. 

PipeAid isn’t just NASSCO compliant, it’s NASSCO fluent. It speaks the language of sewer inspections so you don’t have to. Whether you’re a utility manager, engineer, or just someone who loves clean data (we see you), PipeAid makes inspections smarter, faster, and way less painful.