Wisconsin WI-S067831 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: Wisconsin DNR WPDES General Permit WI-S067831 (NR 216, NR 151)
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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 erosion control and storm water management plan | |||
| Erosion control and storm water management 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 erosion control and storm water management 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 Wisconsin DNR technical standards and the approved 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections at least weekly and within 24 hours after a rainfall of 0.5 in. or more that causes runoff | |||
| Corrective actions from earlier inspections logged and fixed or scheduled on time | |||
| Erosion control and storm water management plan site map shows the BMPs as they are installed today |
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 Wisconsin DNR WPDES Construction Site Storm Water Runoff General Permit (WI-S067831), NR 216 and NR 151, and the DNR's technical standards. Check each template against the current permit and your local requirements before relying on it.
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