A. 
PADEP or its designees (e.g., County Conservation District) normally ensure compliance with any permits issued, including those for stormwater management. In addition to PADEP compliance programs, the municipality or its designee may inspect all phases of the construction, operations, maintenance and any other implementation of stormwater BMPs.
B. 
Frequency.
(1) 
The landowner or the owner's designee (including the Township for dedicated and owned facilities) shall inspect SWM BMPs, facilities and/or structures installed under this Part 3 according to the following frequencies, at a minimum, to ensure the BMPs, facilities and/or structures continue to function as intended:
(a) 
Annually for the first five years.
(b) 
Once every three years thereafter.
(c) 
During or immediately after the cessation of a ten-year or greater storm.
(2) 
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 Township within 30 days following completion of the inspection.
C. 
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 this Part 3, 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.