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==Inspection and Testing Framework==

==Inspection and Testing Framework==

[[File:Visual indicator bioretention.PNG|thumb|300px|Example of a visual indicator to be used when assessing the condition of a given LID feature. Here we see excessive sediment accumulation at the [[inlet]]/[[curb cut]] of a bioretention cell. Source: (TRCA, 2016).<ref>STEP. 2016. Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Practice Inspection and Maintenance Guide. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2016/08/LID-IM-Guide-2016-1.pdf</ref>.]]

[[File:Articulatedblocksystem.png|thumb|300px|Permeable articulated block system at the LSRCA headquarters in Newmarket, ON is designed for heavy loads. This example shows an appropriate pavement surface condition when conducting any of, construction, assumption, routine or verification inspections.]]

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[[File:Soil testing indicators.PNG|thumb|300px|The image above shows a manual soil corer, a split soil core sampler kit which preserves the soil sample for further testing (i.e., bulk density) and acrylic core sample tubes. All examples of tools to be use for soil characterization testing. Source: (TRCA, 2016).<ref>STEP. 2016. Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Practice Inspection and Maintenance Guide. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2016/08/LID-IM-Guide-2016-1.pdf</ref>.]]

[[File:Sediment accumulation perm.JPG|thumb|300px|Permeable pavement in need of maintenance as excess sediment and unwanted vegetation growth has begun to occur near the perimeter of the installation. Source: (TRCA, 2016).<ref>STEP. 2018. Fact Sheet - Inspection and Maintenance of Stormwater Best Management Practices: Permeable Pavements. https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2018/02/Permeable-Pavement-Fact-Sheet.pdf</ref>.]]

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