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Erosion Control

  • A 24-inch silt fence all the way around the construction site with the exception of a 12 ft entry. 
  • The entry way will require gravel to be installed to keep mud off the street. Gravel size shall be 1 ½ to 3 inches. Any mud or sand in the street or street curb shall be removed at the end of each day.
  • Silt fence shall be trenched with a 4-inch by 4-inch trench with the bottom 4-inch buried in the trench and backfilled.
  • Remove silt and sediment from fence when it reaches 1/3 to 1/2 height of the fence.
  • Inspect the fence weekly and after each ½ inch rainfall event.
  • Construction site must be kept clean for a safe working environment.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE EROSION CONTROL PROCEDURES OR CORRECTING ANY DEFICIENCIES WITH 48 HOURS OF NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A STOP WORK BEING ISSUED.  THERE IS A $100 FINE TO LIFT THE STOP WORK ORDER.

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