Sump and Ejector Pits
Prove every pump starts, empties the pit and alarms, before the storm does it for you. FixGrid standard: sump pits quarterly (one round just before your wet season), ejector pits monthly, ejector clean-out yearly.
FMP · 20-yr maintenance pro · v1.0, Oct 2026
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Per-pit log
Per-pit log
The printable PDF has 10 blank lines with these columns.
- Pit / location
- Write in
- Type
- Sump / Ejector simplex / Ejector duplex
- Filled pit, float started pump
- Tick
- Pit emptied, discharge clear and pointed away
- Tick
- Duplex alternates
- Tick
- High-water alarm sounds
- Tick
- Backup: primary off, backup empties pit
- Tick
- Battery: charger light OK, no corrosion, install date
- Write in
- Rags / grease buildup (ejector)
- Write in
- Result
- OK / Fixed / Needs repair
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Checks
Checks
- 1Backup battery replaced if it failed the test or is past its rated life (5 years if unknown)Mark: OK / Needs repair / N/A
- 2Ejector pits: annual clean-out done (date ______ )Mark: Done / Due / N/A
- 3Elevator pit sump: checked by the elevator contractor on their visit report (staff never open the hoistway)Mark: On report / Ask contractor
Before a storm
Run the same fill test on every pit, check the alarm and backup, and confirm the discharge line is clear.
If Needs repair
What to do
- Open a ticket the same day. A pit with no working pump and no backup is urgent.
FixGrid standard practice. Your local codes and your equipment manufacturer's instructions come first.