Michigan Part 91 site inspection checklist
Routine stormwater inspection of an active construction site, from the entrance to the perimeter to the interior. For the operator's scheduled inspections and for MS4 or county oversight visits.
Based on: Michigan EGLE Part 91 (Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control) and Part 31 Permit-by-Rule (R 323.2190)
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Entrance
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 91 permit and Notice of Coverage posted at the site | |||
| Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan on site, or available as the permit allows, and current | |||
| Streets and sidewalks next to the site free of tracked mud and sediment Photo | |||
| Stabilized construction exits (stone pads, rumble plates, wheel wash) at every exit and maintained Photo |
Perimeter
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perimeter controls (silt fence, wattles, berms) installed per the soil erosion and sedimentation control plan, intact, and not overtopped Photo | |||
| Sediment behind perimeter controls removed before it builds up to half their height | |||
| Buffers to streams, wetlands and other waters kept, or equivalent controls in place | |||
| Velocity dissipation at outlets and along channels; no scour or erosion | |||
| No sediment or other pollutants visibly leaving the site at any discharge point Photo |
Interior
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm drain inlets on and next to the site protected, and sediment around them removed Photo | |||
| Soil and material stockpiles covered or contained, and away from inlets and conveyances | |||
| Dust controlled on exposed soil and haul roads | |||
| Disturbed areas where work has stopped stabilized within the permit's deadline; slopes protected | |||
| Sediment basins and traps working, with storage capacity left | |||
| Dewatering water treated before discharge; no turbid water pumped off the site |
Pollution prevention
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fueling, maintenance and equipment washing areas have spill prevention and containment | |||
| Chemicals and hazardous materials stored with secondary containment and cover | |||
| No spills or leaks; any spill contained and cleaned up Photo | |||
| Trash and construction debris contained, covered and emptied before overflowing | |||
| Portable toilets secured, away from inlets and drainage, and not leaking | |||
| Concrete, stucco and paint washout contained, not leaking, and below capacity Photo |
Records
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections by the Certified Storm Water Operator at least once a week and within 24 hours after precipitation that results in a discharge | |||
| Inspections done by an EGLE Certified Storm Water Operator | |||
| Corrective actions from earlier inspections logged and fixed or scheduled on time | |||
| Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan site map shows the BMPs as they are installed today | |||
| Part 91 permit from the county or municipal enforcing agency current, and its conditions followed |
Photo A photo is expected with this item.
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This checklist is a starting point. Check each item against your current permit and your agency's standards before relying on it. Based on Michigan EGLE's Part 91 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control program (NREPA) and the Part 31 Permit-by-Rule (R 323.2190) Notice of Coverage. Check each template against the current permit and your local requirements before relying on it.
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