not apply].
3.3.2
Straw Bale Maintenance
Straw bale barriers shall be inspected in accordance with paragraph
INSPECTIONS. Close attention shall be paid to the repair of damaged bales,
end runs and undercutting beneath bales. Necessary repairs to barriers or
replacement of bales shall be accomplished promptly. Sediment deposits
shall be removed when deposits reach one-half of the height of the barrier.
Bale rows used to retain sediment shall be turned uphill at each end of
each row. When a straw bale barrier is no longer required, it shall be
removed. The immediate area occupied by the bales and any sediment
deposits shall be shaped to an acceptable grade. The areas disturbed by
this shaping shall be seeded in accordance with Section [02___] TURF.
3.3.3
Diversion Dike Maintenance
Diversion dikes shall be inspected in accordance with paragraph
INSPECTIONS. Close attention shall be paid to the repair of damaged
diversion dikes and necessary repairs shall be accomplished promptly. When
diversion dikes are no longer required, they shall be shaped to an
acceptable grade. The areas disturbed by this shaping shall be seeded in
accordance with Section [02___] TURF.
3.4
INSPECTIONS
3.4.1
General
The Contractor shall inspect disturbed areas of the construction site,
areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation that
have not been finally stabilized, stabilization practices, structural
practices, other controls, and area where vehicles exit the site at least
once every seven (7) calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of any
storm that produces 13 mm 0.5 inches or more rainfall at the site. Where
sites have been finally stabilized, such inspection shall be conducted at
least once every month.
3.4.2
Inspections Details
Disturbed areas [and areas used for material storage that are exposed to
precipitation] shall be inspected for evidence of, or the potential for,
pollutants entering the drainage system. Erosion and sediment control
measures identified in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be
observed to ensure that they are operating correctly. Discharge locations
or points shall be inspected to ascertain whether erosion control measures
are effective in preventing significant impacts to receiving waters.
Locations where vehicles exit the site shall be inspected for evidence of
offsite sediment tracking.
3.4.3
Inspection Reports
For each inspection conducted, the Contractor shall prepare a report
summarizing the scope of the inspection, name(s) and qualifications of
personnel making the inspection, the date(s) of the inspection, major
observations relating to the implementation of the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan, maintenance performed, and actions taken. The report
shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the
inspection as a part of the Contractor's daily CQC REPORT. A copy of the
inspection report shall be maintained on the job site.
SECTION 01356A
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