A. 
The landowner or the owner's designee (including the municipality for dedicated and owned facilities) shall inspect SWM BMPs, facilities and/or structures installed under this chapter according to the following frequencies, at a minimum, to ensure the BMPs, facilities and/or structures continue to function as intended:
(1) 
Annually for the first five years;
(2) 
Once every three years thereafter;
(3) 
During or immediately after the cessation of a ten-year or greater storm; and/or;
(4) 
As specified in the operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement.
B. 
Inspections should be conducted during or immediately following precipitation events. A written inspection report shall be created to document each inspection. The inspection report shall contain the date and time of the inspection, the individual(s) who completed the inspection, the location of the BMP, facility or structure inspected, observations on performance, and recommendations for improving performance, if applicable. Inspection reports shall be submitted to the municipality within 30 days following completion of the inspection.
C. 
DEP or its designees (e.g., County Conservation District) normally ensure compliance with any permits issued, including those for stormwater management. In addition to DEP compliance programs, the municipality or its designee may inspect all phases of the construction, operations, maintenance, and any other implementation of stormwater BMPs.
D. 
During any stage of the regulated earth disturbance activities, if the municipality or its designee determines that any BMPs are not being implemented in accordance with permit conditions or this chapter, the municipality may suspend or revoke any existing permits issued by the municipality or other approvals issued by the municipality until the deficiencies are corrected.
A. 
The applicant and/or developer shall be responsible for providing as-built plans of all SWM BMPs included in the approved SWM Site Plan. The as-built plans and an explanation of any discrepancies with the construction plans shall be submitted to the municipality. CAD files of the "as-built survey" may be required as deemed necessary by the Township Engineer.
B. 
The as-built submission shall include a certification of completion signed by a qualified professional verifying that all permanent SWM BMPs have been constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. If any licensed qualified professionals contributed to the construction plans, they must sign and seal the completion certificate.
C. 
The applicant and/or developer shall be responsible for providing the latitude and longitude coordinates for all permanent SWM BMPs, at the central location of each BMP.
D. 
After receipt of the completion certification by the municipality, the municipality may conduct a final inspection.