Structural definition for stormwater?
Structural definition for stormwater?
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NY State's General Permit for stormwater control says:
This makes sense, but doesn't give any guidance on what is considered "structural." I'd think it would cover stormwater practices that could cause a risk to the public if there was a major failure, such as a breached dam or a sinkhole from a collapsed infiltration system beneath a parking lot. Out regional Department of Environmental Protection seems to think it's much broader, and basically implied our CPESC cant do final inspections. I don't see why he couldn't inspect wet swales or checkdams, for example.
I'd like to hear your experiences and interpretations.
Quote:
Qualified Inspector - means a person that is knowledgeable in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control, such as a licensed Professional Engineer, Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC), Registered Landscape Architect, or other Department endorsed individual(s).
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Note: Inspections of any post-construction stormwater management practices that include structural components, such as a dam for an impoundment, shall be performed by a licensed Professional Engineer.
This makes sense, but doesn't give any guidance on what is considered "structural." I'd think it would cover stormwater practices that could cause a risk to the public if there was a major failure, such as a breached dam or a sinkhole from a collapsed infiltration system beneath a parking lot. Out regional Department of Environmental Protection seems to think it's much broader, and basically implied our CPESC cant do final inspections. I don't see why he couldn't inspect wet swales or checkdams, for example.
I'd like to hear your experiences and interpretations.





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http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/bluebook.pdf
Section 3 Vegetative Measures
Section 4 Biotechnical Measures
and Section 5 Structural Measures
I think it is pretty obvious an item appearing in Section 5 can be considered structural. A landscape architect is certainly qualified to design and inspect proper plantings and sod installation, but PE is qualified to inspect items requiring an engineered design, which are those items appearing in Section 5.
RE: Structural definition for stormwater?
http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/29066.html
Section 3 - Erosion Control Part 1 Runoff Control
Section 4 - Erosion Control Part 2 Soil Stabilization
Section 5 - Sediment Control
I've looked through the various manuals and the general permit, and if they define "structure" or "structural practice," I've missed it.