The developer shall notify the Department of Public Works at least
48 hours before commencing any work in conjunction with site development
and the stormwater management plan and upon completion of the project.
Regular inspections shall be made and documented for each ESD planning
technique and practice at the stages of construction specified in
the Design Manual by the Department of Public Works or its authorized
representative or certified by a professional engineer licensed in
the State of Maryland. At a minimum, all ESD and other nonstructural
practices shall be inspected upon completion of final grading, the
establishment of permanent stabilization, and before issuance of use
and occupancy approval.
The owner/developer and on-site personnel shall be notified in writing
when violations are observed. Written notification shall describe
the nature of the violation and the required corrective action.
No work shall proceed on the next phase of development until the
Department of Public Works inspects and approves the work previously
completed and furnishes the developer with the results of the inspection
reports as soon as possible after completion of each required inspection.
Upon completion of excavation to subfoundation and, when required,
installation of structural supports or reinforcement for structures,
including but not limited to:
For wetlands: at the stages specified for pond construction in Subsection A(1) of this section, during and after wetland reservoir area planting, and during the second growing season to verify a vegetation survival rate of at least 50%.
During construction of appurtenant conveyance systems, such
as diversion structures, pre-filters and filters, inlets, outlets,
and flow distribution structures; and
For infiltration basins: at the stages specified for pond construction in Subsection A(1) of this section and during placement and backfill of underdrain systems.
During construction of appurtenant conveyance systems, such
as flow diversion structures, pre-filters and filters, inlets, outlets,
orifices, and flow distribution structures; and
Bonds or securities shall be withheld or the case may be referred
for legal action if reasonable efforts to correct the violation have
not been undertaken; or
In addition to any other sanctions, a civil action or criminal prosecution
may be brought against any person in violation of the Stormwater Management
Subtitle,[1] the Design Manual, or this chapter.
Once construction is complete, as-built plan certification shall
be submitted by either a professional engineer or professional land
surveyor licensed in the State of Maryland to ensure that ESD planning
techniques, treatment practices, and structural stormwater management
measures and conveyance systems comply with the specifications contained
in the approved plans. At a minimum, as-built certification shall
include a set of drawings comparing the approved stormwater management
plan with what was constructed. The Department of Public Works may
require additional information.
The Department of Public Works shall submit notice of construction
completion to the Administration on a form supplied by the Administration
for each structural stormwater management practice within 45 days
of construction completion. The type, number, total drainage area,
and total impervious area treated by all ESD techniques and practices
shall be reported to the Administration on a site-by-site basis. If
BMPs requiring SCD approval are constructed, notice of construction
completion shall also be submitted to the appropriate SCD.