[Amended 6-17-2025 by Ord. No. 426]
A.
The Township Engineer or his designee shall inspect all phases of the installation of the permanent stormwater control facilities and at the completion of the installation.
B.
If at any stage of the work the Township Engineer determines that the permanent stormwater control facilities are not being installed in accordance with the approved development plan, Whitpain Township shall revoke any existing permits until a revised development plan is submitted and approved as required by § 125-29 above.
C.
Inspection. 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 Part 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 10-year or greater storm.
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.