Periodic inspection of stormwater management
facilities is required throughout the development phase. It is the
responsibility of the developer/builder to notify the municipal engineer
well in advance of the completion of each identified phase and to
arrange for the required inspection.
Work should not commence on a subsequent stage
until the preceding stage has been inspected and approved. Any portion
of the work which does not comply with the approved stormwater plan
must be corrected by the permittee within a stipulated time. No work
shall proceed on any subsequent phase of the stormwater management
plan, the subdivision or land development, or building construction
until the required corrections have been made.
If at any stage of the work the municipal engineer
determines that the stormwater management controls or other requirements
are not being installed as shown in the approved plans, the municipality
may revoke existing permits until a revised plan is submitted and
approved.
The following are key phases during which a
municipality shall, at its discretion, perform routine inspections
of the development site:
A.
At the completion of preliminary site preparation,
including stripping of vegetation, stockpiling of topsoil, and construction
of temporary stormwater management and erosion control facilities.
B.
At the completion of rough grading, but prior to placing
topsoil, permanent drainage, or other site development improvements
and ground covers.
C.
During construction of the permanent stormwater facilities
at such time as specified by the municipal engineer.
D.
At the completion of permanent stormwater management
facilities, including established ground covers and plantings.
E.
At the completion of any final grading, vegetative
control measures, or other site restoration work done in accordance
with the approved plan and permit.
