Construction Site “Do’s and Don’ts”

Associated with Land Disturbing Permitted Activities

Do:

□  Submit plans for review and approval prior to any commercial land-disturbing activity. Note:  Land-disturbing permits are not required for residential (single family dwelling) construction; however, Best Management Practices “BMP’s” must be installed on site.

□  Obtain a Land-Disturbing permit before any construction activity begins.

□  Keep a copy of the Land-disturbing permit, State permits and an approved set of plans on the job site at all times. All permits must be posted on site.

□  Schedule pre-construction meetings with the stormwater inspector to evaluate site perimeter erosion controls and site construction exits prior to grading activity.

□  Follow approved plans, any deviation requires re-submittal and approval prior to implementation on site.

□  Properly install site erosion controls (ie: entrench silt fences, use approved concrete truck wash areas, maintain construction exits, storm structure inlet/outlet protection, protect stockpiled soils and locate so that natural drainage is not obstructed).

□  Maintain self inspection reports. Inspect and repair all sediment/erosion controls before and after forecasted rain events.

□  Initiate site stabilization within 15 days after final grade or if area remains barren greater than 30 consecutive days.

□  Contact the stormwater inspector to conduct a final inspection prior to request for a Certificate of Occupancy. Once land-disturbing activity is completed, follow-up with all final paper work such as “Closure Request Forms” and State Notice of Termination.

Don’t:

□  Disturb areas along creeks, streams, wetlands and other environmentally sensitive features, these areas require special attention. DO NOT disturb “buffer zones”.

□  Install in-stream controls such as check dams, weirs, etc., which are not allowed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) without special permits.