Pennsylvania PAG-02 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: PA DEP PAG-02 General NPDES Permit and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102
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Entrance
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit coverage posted at the entrance where the public can read it, with the permit or authorization number, a contact, and where to see the E&S plan | |||
| E&S 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 E&S 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 | |||
| Controls installed to the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual and the approved E&S plan |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual site inspections at least weekly and after each measurable stormwater event | |||
| Inspections done by qualified personnel trained in E&S control | |||
| Corrective actions from earlier inspections logged and fixed or scheduled on time | |||
| E&S plan site map shows the BMPs as they are installed today | |||
| PCSM BMPs installed as designed, with a licensed professional present at their critical stages Photo | |||
| Conservation district inspection reports and notices followed up |
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 the PA DEP PAG-02 General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities and 25 Pa. Code Chapter 102. County conservation districts review E&S plans and inspect. Check each template against the current permit and your local requirements before relying on it.
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