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==Construction Inspection Tasks==

==Construction Inspection Tasks==

[[File:Grass Filter Strip.jpg MAPC.jpg|thumb|500 px|Example of a properly designed and implemented vegetated grass swale in a parking lot. It's important to check on the BMP after large storm events (>15 mm) to determine it's still in good condition and functioning as designed. (Photo Source: MAPC, 2010)<ref>METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC). 2010. Fact Sheet: Grass Filter Strips. Witten by: Kit Un. 5 February 2010. Accessed 12 July 2022. https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/fact-sheet-grass-filter-strips/</ref>]]</br>

[[File:Grass Filter Strip.jpg MAPC.jpg|thumb|485px|Example of a properly designed and implemented vegetated grass swale in a parking lot. It's important to check on the BMP after large storm events (>15 mm) to determine it's still in good condition and functioning as designed. (Photo Source: MAPC, 2010)<ref>METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC). 2010. Fact Sheet: Grass Filter Strips. Witten by: Kit Un. 5 February 2010. Accessed 12 July 2022. https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/fact-sheet-grass-filter-strips/</ref>]]</br>

[[File:Grass strip planting plan.JPG|500px|thumb|During construction inspections the planting material (types and quantities) selected along with where they are oriented with the grass filter strips should follow the original planting plan. (Photo Source: MAPC and 495/MetroWest Partnership, 2017)<ref>METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC) and 495/MetroWest Partnership. 2017.Massachusetts Low impact Development Toolkit. Fact Sheet #3: Grass Filter Strips. Accessed 12 July 2022. https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LID_Fact_Sheet_-_Grass_Filter_Strips.pdf</ref>]]

[[File:Grass strip planting plan.JPG|485px|thumb|During construction inspections the planting material (types and quantities) selected along with where they are oriented with the grass filter strips should follow the original planting plan. (Photo Source: MAPC and 495/MetroWest Partnership, 2017)<ref>METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (MAPC) and 495/MetroWest Partnership. 2017.Massachusetts Low impact Development Toolkit. Fact Sheet #3: Grass Filter Strips. Accessed 12 July 2022. https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/LID_Fact_Sheet_-_Grass_Filter_Strips.pdf</ref>]]

Construction inspections take place during several points in the construction sequence, specific to the type of LID BMP, but at a minimum should be done '''weekly''' and include the following:

Construction inspections take place during several points in the construction sequence, specific to the type of LID BMP, but at a minimum should be done '''weekly''' and include the following:

# After every large storm event (e.g., 15 mm rainfall depth or greater) to ensure [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2020/01/ESC-Guide-for-Urban-Construction_FINAL.pdf Erosion Sediment Controls (ESCs)] and pretreatment or flow diversion devices are functioning and adequately maintained. View the table below, which describes critical points during the construction sequence when inspections should be performed prior to proceeding further. You can also download and print the table [https://wikidev.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/d/d7/Construction_Inspection_filter_strip.pdf '''here''']<br>

# After every large storm event (e.g., 15 mm rainfall depth or greater) to ensure [https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2020/01/ESC-Guide-for-Urban-Construction_FINAL.pdf Erosion Sediment Controls (ESCs)] and pretreatment or flow diversion devices are functioning and adequately maintained. View the table below, which describes critical points during the construction sequence when inspections should be performed prior to proceeding further. You can also download and print the table [https://wikidev.sustainabletechnologies.ca/images/d/d7/Construction_Inspection_filter_strip.pdf '''here''']<br>

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