[R.O. 1998 § 550.280; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
On an as-needed basis, City personnel
perform minor renovations/repairs and small capital improvements on
City facilities, such as erecting or removing partitions, replacing
a door or window, painting, etc. Major projects are typically contracted
out to commercial firms specializing in the type of work required.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.290; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
Parks maintenance garage contains
a shop and material storage areas for facility repair, remodeling
and construction; and City employees are sometimes involved in these
activities. Repair, remodeling, construction and capital improvements
are periodically performed on all types of municipal facilities.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.300; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
The Facilities Manager or Facilities
Supervisor is the responsible party that will ensure all repairs,
remodeling and construction will be performed without subjecting the
stormwater system to any new contaminant streams. They are responsible
for the construction practices of the contractors that work for them
on municipal facilities.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.310; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
Varies With Nature Of Job. Materials are purchased on an as-needed basis and in quantities expected to be completely consumed in the process of completing the project. Materials used for every project will vary. The majority of materials are purchased on a project basis and are consumed during that project. Materials should be stored indoors or under cover so they are protected from rainfall and runoff. All unused portions of materials should be properly secured to prevent loss, such as bagged cement. Tarps should be used on the ground to collect fallen debris and other spilled material. Waste should be cleaned up on a daily basis and properly disposed of as noted below in Section
550.320. Routinely stocked materials are identified in the following table.
Material
|
Maximum Quantity Kept On-Site
|
Storage Location
|
---|
Lumber
|
100 linear feet
|
Parks maint.
|
Drywall
|
500 square feet
|
Parks maint.
|
Dirt
|
50 tons
|
Yard
|
Rock
|
50 tons
|
Yard
|
Oil-Based Paint
|
10 gallons
|
Flammable cabinet
|
Latex Paint
|
20 gallons
|
Parks maint.
|
[R.O. 1998 § 550.320; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. Waste generation varies with the nature
of the job. Typically, wastes consist of small amounts of lumber cutoffs,
wallboard scraps, empty paint cans, etc. Order and mix only the amount
of materials necessary for the work to be completed. Dispose of all
waste properly, recycle whenever possible. Never bury waste material
or leave material in the street, gutter, or near a creek or streambed
that would allow the material to enter the stormwater system. Such
materials are disposed in the City Hall dumpster for pickup by the
City-contracted waste hauler. Listed below are the disposal methods
for various types of materials that are generated from facility repairs
and remodeling:
Waste
|
Storage Requirements
|
Method Of Disposal
|
Contractor
|
---|
Lumber, Drywall, Siding, Roof Shingles,
Insulation
|
Dumpster or container
|
Sanitary or demolition landfill
|
|
Fluorescent, Sodium Vapor, Mercury
Vapor Lamps
|
Closed, labeled container
|
Recycling as universal waste
|
|
Fluorescent Green Tip Lamps
|
Dumpster
|
Sanitary landfill
|
|
Fluorescent Light Ballasts
|
Closed, labeled container
|
Recycling or landfill (if PCBs, with
approval)
|
|
Mercury Switch/Thermostat
|
Closed, labeled container
|
Reclaim
|
Hazardous material recycler
|
Asbestos Containing Materials (tile,
insulation, roofing material)
|
To be managed only by certified personnel
|
Special waste landfill
|
|
Latex Paint Waste
|
Closed container
|
Energy recovery or sanitary sewer
|
Waste vendor or MSD
|
Oil-Based Paint Waste
|
Closed, labeled container
|
Energy recovery as hazardous waste
|
|
Lead Based Paint Removal Waste
|
To be managed only by certified personnel
|
Test for hazardous waste characteristics
|
|
General Trash
|
Dumpster or container
|
Sanitary landfill
|
|
Steel, Iron, Copper
|
|
Recycle
|
|
Carpet
|
|
Recycle or sanitary landfill
|
Green building recycling
|
B. Leaks, drips, or spills should be cleaned
up immediately. Clean up using "dry" methods, absorbent materials
or rags, or remove the contaminated soil or material.
C. Cleanup of equipment is to be performed
in designated areas. Never clean up concrete equipment or paint brushes
and allow the washout into the street, storm drains, drainage ditches,
or streams.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.330; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. Facility Design.
1.
Consider designing facilities for
"low impact development" to reduce the volume and rate of stormwater
runoff from impervious areas to improve water quality. Refer to information
on Low Impact Development from EPA's website at: https://www.epa.gov/nps/urban-runoff-low-impact-development
for more information about low-impact development methods.
2.
In designing stormwater drainage
facilities, use the following BMPs, in accordance with MSD's stormwater
drainage facility design regulations, to improve the water quality
of site drainage: wet detention ponds, wetlands, structural filter
systems, grass swales, vegetative filter strips, and riparian buffers
along streams. MSD's design regulations are contained in the "Rules
and Regulations and Engineering Design Requirements for Sanitary Sewage
and Stormwater Drainage Facilities." Fact sheets on stormwater management
practices are available from the Storm Water Manager's Resource Center
at the following website: http://www.stormwatercenter.net.
3.
Carefully design and install plumbing
and stormwater systems to code, eliminating cross-connections between
sanitary and storm drain systems.
4.
Design material storage and handling
areas to avoid rain and stormwater runoff contacting stored material.
5.
Design landscaping that uses native
vegetation to reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizer and pesticide.
B. Land Disturbance.
1.
Comply with St. Louis County or municipal
land disturbance ordinances and programs implemented under the St.
Louis County Phase II Storm Water Management Plan. For projects less
than the land disturbance program thresholds, prevent erosion of soil
from bare ground at the site by employing erosion and sediment control
BMPs, such as: soil stabilization with mulch or seeding, settling
basins, sediment traps, vegetated buffer strips, and silt fencing
for perimeter controls. For details concerning these BMPs, see the
SWPPP link on the following web page: www.stlouisco.com/plan/landdisturbance.html.
2.
All construction or maintenance activities
that excavate in or discharge any dredge or fill material into a "water
of the United States" requires a Corps of Engineers 404 permit and
a MDNR 401 water quality certification. Waters of the United States
include ditches, creeks, rivers, lakes, ponds and wetlands. See Appendix
5-F1 for a summary of permit requirements.
C. Construction/Remodeling.
1.
In accordance with City purchasing policies as stated in Articles
I and
II, every effort is made to purchase materials that are manufactured with recycled materials.
2.
Properly store materials as far away
from storm inlets and streams as practical, and cover stored materials
to avoid stormwater impacts.
3.
Recycle or properly dispose of wastes, as indicated in Section
550.320 above.
4.
Never clean out or wash out paint
or concrete mixers in the street or near a gutter, storm drain or
stream.
5.
Small quantities of inert demolition
wastes and construction scraps are disposed in the City Hall dumpster.
If larger quantities are generated, arrangements are made with a City-contracted
hauler for a special pickup.
6.
Keep work sites clean, pickup trash
that can be wind-blown daily.
7.
Utilize certified asbestos inspectors
to inspect floor tile, ceiling tile, fire-proof barriers and doors,
roofing material and insulating materials for asbestos content prior
to demolition. Manage material using certified asbestos personnel.
8.
Utilize certified inspectors to inspect
for lead-based paint on structures older than 1978. Use only State-certified
removal contractors for lead-based paint abatement.
9.
When scraping or washing to remove
non-lead-based paint, collect paint chips in a tarp for proper disposal.
Use water-based paint instead of oil-based paint whenever possible.
10.
Ensure that facility plumbing connects
all sanitary wastewater discharges to the sanitary sewer, and that
stormwater is sent to the storm sewer system.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.340; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
Land disturbance projects over one
(1) acre require a Land Disturbance Permit MO-R100A (if regulated
under a Phase II compliant land disturbance program) or Permit MO-R101
from the MDNR. Stormwater operating permits will not apply unless
process water will be discharged to stormwater and not to the sanitary
sewers.
[R.O. 1998 § 550.350; Ord. No. 2802 §1, 7-17-2012]
A. All employees involved in facility construction,
facility repair and remodeling activities will be trained on the BMPs
presented in this Article. Personnel should be trained in the items
noted below:
2.
Material storage, cleanup, and disposal.
3.
Material reuse and recycling.
5.
Land disturbance erosion control.
B. Reduction of material for disposal through
storage, reuse, or recycling can greatly reduce material and disposal
costs, long-term liability, preserve environmental quality, improve
workplace safety and provide a positive public image.