A.
The Borough or the municipal assignee shall inspect all phases of the installation of the permanent stormwater management facilities.
B.
During any stage of the work, if the Borough determines that the permanent stormwater management facilities are not being installed in accordance with the approved stormwater management plan, the Borough shall revoke any existing permits until a revised stormwater management site plan is submitted and approved, as specified in this chapter.
C.
The landowner or the owner's designee shall inspect SWM BMPs, facilities and/or structures installed under this chapter 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 ten-year of 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 inspections, 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 Borough within 30 days following completion of the inspection. |