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Chapter 8 Maintenance and Performance

8.1 Introduction

Maintenance and operational inspection are critical to continued performance of all BMPs. Owners must
check their facilities regularly to determine maintenance needs. An Operations and Maintenance Plan
must be prepared and submitted to the City for any BMP that is implemented on a project. The Operations
and Maintenance Plan must include a detailed schedule of maintenance activities, including a specific
schedule of inspection frequency.

The primary goals of any Operations and Maintenance Plan are to:

• Establish legal and fiscal responsibility for operational inspection and maintenance activities.
• Establish grounds for physical access by the City to BMPs requiring inspection and maintenance.
• Provide a detailed schedule for the applicant/owner, who is legally responsible for performing all
inspection and maintenance activities, including regulation inspection, routine maintenance, and
regular operational activities required to maintain BMP function.
• Identify all facilities, runoff sources, and discharge points that require maintenance.
• Provide short-term and long-term guidance on operations and maintenance to prevent system
deterioration and failure.
• Provide logs to be filled out by persons physically performing inspection and maintenance activities.

8.2 Operations and Maintenance Plan Requirements

Each project site must develop a site-specific Operations and Maintenance Plan that addresses all of the
primary goals described above. At a minimum, a site-specific Operations and Maintenance Plan must
include the following:

1. Map – A laminated copy of the Stormwater Management Plan drawing or map, drawn to a legible
scale (maximum 1” = 100’) that accurately identifies the location, type, and associated infrastructure
components for each BMP installed on the project site.
2. Inspection and Maintenance Agreement – A legal document (legal form provided by the City)
identifying the owner(s) as the individual(s) responsible for ensuring that inspection, operations, and
maintenance activities are completed.
3. Schedule – A detailed schedule of inspection frequency and maintenance/repair actions required at
the time of inspection and a schedule of regular maintenance activities required for continued BMP
performance.
4. Procedures – Detailed procedures outlining the specific actions necessary, including material
replacement/repair procedures, to perform all scheduled maintenance tasks.

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5. As-built Drawings – A laminated 11-inch by 17-inch copy of as-built construction plans showing all
components of each BMP including inflow/outfall structures and monitoring areas and material
certifications to ensure that repairs are completed in a manner consistent with intended design.
6. Inspection and Maintenance Logs – Forms by which persons performing inspections, operations, and
maintenance activities can log their activities to document compliance with the Inspection and
Maintenance Agreement.

8.3 Inspection and Maintenance Agreements

Necessary Inspection and Maintenance Agreements must be filed for each project as directed by the City
and submitted to the Land Development Office with the Final Plans submittal

8.4 Inspection Checklists

The following inspection checklists may be amended to specific BMP designs when necessary to ensure
compliance with a site-specific Operations and Maintenance Plan. These checklists should be submitted to
the City as part of annual reporting requirements to the Water Quality Department.

Checklists follow for each major category of BMP:

5.2 Damage Prevention and Protection Practices

5.3 Structural BMPS

5.4 Restoration Practices

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Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present. (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Is protective fencing still in place  Relocate/add fence per Site Protection Plan.
where designated by Site
Protection Plan?
Are individual protection  Reinstall protections as shown in details.
measures still in place, such as
tree trunk protection and
erosion control measures?
Are stockpiles properly located?  Relocate stockpiles to designated locations per
design plans.
Are sensitive areas either  Avoid working in these areas.
extremely wet or dry?  Implement wet weather restrictions
 Perform work only when soil is friable.
Are topsoil stockpiles protected  Cover stockpile with breathable material or
from erosion and wind? seed with fast-growing cover crop.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Is regraded terrain protected  New individual protections may be needed to

from erosive surface water intercept and control surface water flow.
flows?
Is planted vegetation protecting  Irrigate as needed. Replant dead plants or
steep slopes intact and replace with stronger/more aggressive species.
flourishing?
Are erosion control measures still  Reinstall damaged erosion control measures.
in place and functioning as Consult engineer if measures are not sufficient
designed? for site conditions.
Are construction disturbances  Relocate fencing to protect sensitive areas.
encroaching on riparian
corridors or other sensitive
areas?
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Are sedimentation and  Areas designated as “Protected” or “Areas of

stormwater accumulating Minimal Disturbance” must be protected from
onsite? sediment and stormwater loads (from
disturbed, upgradient parts of the site), as well
as from construction traffic.
Do new grades meet existing  Monitor to ensure these areas do not erode.
grades after construction?
Is soil intact and undisturbed by  Fence off “Protected” and “Minimal
foot traffic, especially on Disturbance Areas” with chain link fencing as
slopes? identified on the Site Protection Plan.
Are protection fences knocked  If broken, fences need to be immediately
down or damaged? repaired, and if knocked down, set up again.
Are sensitive areas either  Avoid working in these areas.
extremely wet or dry?  Implement wet weather restrictions
 Perform work only when soil is friable.
Are construction disturbances  Relocate fencing to protect sensitive areas.
encroaching on riparian
corridors or other sensitive
areas?
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Do new grades meet existing  Monitor to ensure these areas do not erode.
grades after construction?
Is slope integrity suspect due to  Regraded terrain requires monitoring of
grading during site surface water flow to ensure that slope
construction? integrity is maintained.
Are plants are dying on slope  Where plants are dying, replace with stronger,
sides? more aggressive species.
Is slope stabilization is suspect  Irrigate to establish new vegetation.
after site grading operations?

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Inspection Checklist
Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
Are erosion control measures still  Reinstall damaged erosion control measures.
in place and functioning as Consult engineer if measures are not sufficient
designed? for site conditions.
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.2.1.2 Protect Highly Erodible Soils on Steep Slopes FORM

Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Are highly erodible soils and/or  Mark limits of soil disturbance on the ground.
steep slopes present onsite? Put protection measures in place – slope
stability, erosion and sediment controls, site
protection fencing, tree protection fencing.
How to ensure site fencing will  Ensure that fencing remains standing and
hold up to be most effective? without holes. Ensure that erosion control
strategies are in place and functional.
Is runoff being directed toward  Redirect construction runoff.
the slope?
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

How to ensure slopes will not  Stabilize all disturbed slopes greater than 5% as
erode after construction? soon as the work is finished. Stabilize all existing
or newly installed swales and/or channels,
especially on steep slopes with highly erodible
soils.
What to do with site fencing  Remove protective fencing unless requested
after construction? otherwise by owner.
Is there any damage to  Repair any accidental damage to protected
protected areas? areas.
How will slope integrity be  Steep terrain requires monitoring to ensure that
maintained? slope integrity is maintained after adjacent
lands have been modified. Locations where
new grades meet steep slopes also require
monitoring to ensure that the transition remains
seamless.
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.2.2 Protect and Incorporate Natural Flow Paths FORM

Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present. (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Are the natural drainage  At the start of construction, natural drainage

features located and protected features to be protected should be identified,
onsite? flagged, and fenced. These features must be
included on both the site plan and the
construction protection plan drawings.
Is there erosion, bank stability,  These problems should be corrected in a timely
sediment/debris accumulation, manner to avoid compounding these effects.
infested or dying plants or the
presence of invasive species
(both plant and animal) onsite?
Is there proper overflow for  Provide for overflow mechanism if system is
each stormwater component? missing or deficient.
Do stormwater flows to  Install splash block, level spreaders, energy
drainage pathway inlets have dissipaters, etc.
energy dispersal mechanisms in
place?
Is existing healthy vegetation  Preserve existing plant material within and at
preserved along flow paths? the edge of these flow paths, or replace if
damaged.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Is there erosion, bank stability,  These problems should be corrected in a timely

sediment/debris accumulation, manner to avoid compounding these effects.
infested or dying plants or the
presence of invasive species
(both plant and animal) on site?
Are new plantings being  For new planting, watering, weeding,
maintained? mulching, replanting, etc. may be required
especially during the first year after planting.
Are there signs of drought?  If the region is suffering from a prolonged
drought, fragile areas with important
stormwater functions should be watered to
ensure that the vegetation lives.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspector Is this Issue Comments
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present. (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
Are invasive exotics present?  Invasive exotics should be removed and the
flow path replanted with desirable
replacements.
Are overflow inlets clogged?  Remove debris from inlets after substantial rain
events.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Is there evidence of gully  Gullies should be filled and regraded, and

formation, denuded areas, bare bare spots replanted and protected.
soil or other damage after a
large storm?
Is dead wood present in stream  Do not harvest trees in zone #1, dead wood in
corridor? the streams provides important food for
microorganisms in a healthy aquatic system.
Was a level spreading device  Check for any channelization or standing pools
used to concentrate flow into of water below the level spreader. Sediment
sheet flow? and debris should be removed semiannually.
Are white tail deer present?  Provide 18-foot open, wire or plastic deer
fencing, or organize “culls” or private bow-
hunting permits.
Is there a threat of damage (loss  Farm or ranch fencing may be desirable
of vegetation and compaction) around perimeter of zone #3.
by vehicular traffic or
pedestrians on larger
campuses, parks, subdivisions,
etc.?
Is there runoff channeled by  Use a level spreader, or similar tool, in the
swales in zones #1 and #2? meadow (zone #3) to convert concentrated
flow to sheet flow. Any level spreader or similar
tool used should be inspected periodically to
repair any developing rills or standing pools of
water. Sediment and debris should be
removed from below the level spreader
semiannually.
Is there exotic, invasive  Locate and suppress exotic, invasive
vegetation present in zones #2 vegetation (especially smothering vines) or a
and #3? single, aggressive native species.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspector Is this Issue Comments
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Are there new plantings in  Watering during the establishment period will
riparian corridor? be necessary if there are new plantings.
Is the design a corporate or  Consider having the tenants manage for
residential community (including wildlife.
retirement complexes)?
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Especially on Steep Slopes and Along Flow Paths
Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Has protective fencing been  Add protective fencing per Site Protection
placed around Protected Areas Plan.
or Areas of Minimal
Disturbance?
Are exposed natural/forest  Begin repair process.
edges being repaired?
Is work being performed within  Cross-check work being performed with written
the Protected Areas or Areas of description of anticipated work within these
Minimal Disturbance? areas.
 Verify that work has been approved by
landscape architect or owner’s representative.
Is regular monitoring being  Monitor before and during construction for any
performed? signs of erosion, disease or invasive species and
take corrective action.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Are protected areas (especially  Initiate temporary irrigation during drought

around disturbed edges) being periods for at least a 2-year recovery period.
protected during drought
conditions?
Is regular monitoring being  Monitor after construction for any signs of
performed and corrective erosion, disease or invasive species and take
actions being taken? corrective action.
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Has protective fencing been  Relocate/add protective fencing per Tree

placed around trees? Protection Plan.
Have initial protection measures  Consult an arborist.
been started prior to  Begin protection measures immediately.
construction (one growing  Typical measures include treatment with plant
season prior)? growth regulators, root pruning, fertilization,
and canopy pruning.
Has construction activity been  Enforce construction activity limitations within
restricted within tree protection protection zones. This includes no parking,
zones? vehicular use, stockpiling, storage, or staging
within the designated root zones.
Have root zones been  Install measures to protect soil from
protected from compaction? compaction and disturbance if access routes
are required through tree protection zones.
 Avoid using large equipment near protected
trees.
 Route construction traffic where permanent
hardscape is to be located that will not include
BMPs.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Are trees being protected from  Initiate proactive irrigation during drought
“drought stress” post periods.
construction?  Be careful not to alter the hydrology of the soil.
Have trees been pruned?  Prune dead wood and crossing branches for
tree health and safety.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Has protective fencing been  Relocate/add protective fencing per Site

placed around salvage areas? Protection Plan.
Has tree protection fencing  Add protective fencing per Site Protection
been placed around trees to be Plan.
salvaged that are outside
salvage areas?
Has protective fencing been  Relocate/add protective fencing around
placed around placement placement areas.
areas?  Avoid activities within placement areas that will
result in increased soil compaction or erosion.
Have staging areas been  Delineate staging areas.
delineated and supplied with  Add protective fencing.
temporary irrigation (if  Supply area with temporary irrigation if required
necessary)? to sustain salvaged materials.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Is supplemental water being  Supply area with temporary irrigation during the
supplied to salvaged material establishment period.
during the establishment period  Provide contractor agreement for watering
(I year minimum)? services.
Is the salvaged material being  Monitor salvaged material.
monitored regularly to ensure
health?
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions to Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling  Check perforated pipe outlet for obstruction or
water, especially on pervious damage.*
surfaces?  Flush perforated pipe to remove
obstructions/sediment.*
 Repair or replace perforated pipe, replace
with new soil and regrade.
 Subsurface layers may need cleaning and/or
replacing.
 In dry weather, use a mechanical sweeper or a
vactor truck to vacuum clean surface area.
 In wet weather, use a vactor truck to vacuum
clean surface area.
Is there visible water flowing  Check perforated pipe outlet for obstruction or
over the surface of the pervious damage.*
concrete/pavers during a low-  Flush perforated pipe to remove
intensity storm? obstructions/sediment.*
 Repair or replace perforated pipe, replace
with new soil and regrade.
 Subsurface layers may need cleaning and/or
replacing.
 In dry weather, use a mechanical sweeper or a
vactor truck to vacuum clean surface area.
 In wet weather, use a vactor truck to vacuum
clean surface area.
Is there sediment visible on the  In dry weather, use a mechanical sweeper or a
surface of the pervious vactor truck to vacuum clean surface area.
concrete?
*If perforated pipe is present.

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Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there under cutting or  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
washout along the sidewalks
and/or curbs abutting a planter
strip?

Are there cracks, uplifts, slumps,  Check perforated pipe outlet for damage.
missing pavers, and/or potholes  Repair or replace perforated pipe, replace
present? with new soil and regrade.
 Subsurface layers may need cleaning and/or
replacing.
 Replace or repair damaged areas.

Is there sediment present in the  Check perforated pipe outlet for damage.
catch basin and in the overflow  Repair or replace perforated pipe, replace
pipe? with new soil and regrade.
 Subsurface layers may need cleaning and/or
replacing.
 Replace or repair damaged areas.

Is vegetation clogging the inlet  Trim and/or remove the excess vegetation.
flow areas?

Is there vegetation growing in  Remove vegetation.

the cracks, stress lines, and/or  In dry weather, use a mechanical sweeper or a
abutment areas? vactor truck to vacuum clean surface area.
 In wet weather, use a vactor truck to vacuum
clean surface area.

Is algae present?  In dry weather, use a mechanical sweeper or a

vactor truck to vacuum clean surface area.
 In wet weather, use a vactor truck to vacuum
clean surface area.

Is there trash/debris in the area?  Remove all trash and debris.

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Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there gummy material or other  In dry weather, use a mechanical sweeper or a
substances stuck to the pervious vactor truck to vacuum clean surface area.
surface?  In wet weather, use a vactor truck to vacuum
clean surface area.
Check for damaged sidewalk,  Remove and replace damaged areas.
curb, gutter, and catch basin
including uplift and/or settling.

From the inspection port or  Further evaluate. Restoration may be required.

inlets, is there evidence of water
remaining in the bed after 3
days of dry weather?

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment and check the grading.
sediment (sand, dirt, mud) at
the infiltration bed entrance or
overflow locations?

Is there evidence of animal  Repair and fill in damaged areas.

activity such as holes or dirt  Implement rodent control activities where
mounds from digging or warranted. Activities must be in accordance
burrowing? with applicable laws.

From the inspection port or  Further evaluate. Restoration may be required.

inlets, is there evidence of water
remaining in the bed after 3
days of dry weather?

Is there trash/debris in the area?  Remove all trash and debris.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.3 Infiltration Trench Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Remove top layer of pea gravel.
water?  If ponded water remains, further grading and
replacement may be necessary.
Is water bypassing the trench  Clean and/or remove any obstructions in and
opening? around the inlet.
 Check high-flow inlet for damage.

Is there evidence of under  Reposition the inlet splash block(s) or

cutting or washouts around the dissipater(s).
inlet splash blocks?  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment and check the grading.

sediment (sand, dirt, mud)
around the trench, especially at
inlets?

From the inspection port or  Further evaluate. Restoration may be required.

inlets, is there evidence of water
remaining in the bed after 3
days of dry weather?

Is there trash/debris in the trench  Remove all trash and debris

area?

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.5 Vegetated Swale Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Remove any obstruction in the swale and/or
water after 3 days of dry regrade to restore positive drainage.
weather?

Is there poor drainage during a  Clean the high-flow bypass inlet.

high-intensity storm event (i.e.,  Check pipe for damage and/or blockage.
overtopping)? Repair if required.

Is the flow into the vegetated  Remove any obstruction preventing a uniform
swale even and uniform? flow into the vegetated swale.

Is there evidence of under  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

cutting or washouts along the  Erosion control materials must be used.
impervious surfaces abutting the
vegetated swale?

Is there channelization (gully)  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

forming along the length of the  Additional repairs, such as the use of turf
vegetated swale area? reinforcement material (TRM), may be
necessary.
Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment and check the grading.
sediment (sand, dirt, mud) in the Add replacement soil and/or mulch.
vegetative swale or at
entrance?

Are there voids and/or holes  Inspect the high-flow bypass inlet for damage.
around the high-flow bypass Replace or repair as necessary.
inlet?  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

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Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)

Is there evidence of animal  Repair and fill in damaged areas.

activity such as holes or dirt  Implement rodent control activities where
mounds from digging or warranted. Activities must be in accordance
burrowing? with applicable laws.

Is vegetation clogging the  Trim and/or remove the excess vegetation.

inlet/outlet flow areas?

Are there dead or dry  Remove dead and/or dry vegetation. Replace
plants/weeds? as needed.
 Remove or trim any vegetation that is causing
a visual barrier, trip, and/or obstruction hazard.
Is the vegetation overgrown?  Mow grass as needed.
Is there trash/debris in the area?  Remove all trash and debris.

Are there missing or disturbed  Replace and/or reposition aesthetic features

aesthetics features? to original placement.
 Placement should not disrupt flow
characteristics/design.
Are the aesthetic features firmly  Repair and/or replace loose or damaged
secured in place? features.

Check for damaged sidewalk,  Remove and replace damaged areas.

curb, gutter, and catch basin
including uplift and settling.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.6 Vegetated Filter Strip Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Remove any obstruction in the buffer strip
water after 3 days of dry and/or regrade to restore positive drainage.
weather?  Clean and/or remove any obstructions in and
around the storm drain inlet.
Is there poor drainage during a  Clean and/or remove any obstructions in and
high-intensity storm event? around the storm drain inlet.

Is the flow into the filter strip  Remove any obstruction preventing a uniform
even and uniform? flow into the filter strip.

Is there evidence of under  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

cutting or washouts along the
impervious surfaces of the filter
strip?

Is there channelization (gully)  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

forming along the length of the
filter strip area?

Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment and check the grading.

sediment (sand, dirt, mud) in the Add replacement soil and/or mulch.
filter strip?

Are there voids and/or holes  Inspect the storm drain inlet for damage.
around the storm drain inlets? Replace or repair as necessary.
 Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
Has planting successfully  Restore soils and planting.
established?  Evaluation of selected species and soil
conditions should be made to ensure
successful restoration.

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 5.3.6 Vegetated Filter Strip Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there evidence of animal  Repair and fill in damaged areas.
activity such as holes or dirt  Implement rodent control activities where
mounds from digging or warranted. Activities must be in accordance
burrowing? with applicable laws.

Is vegetation clogging the  Trim and/or remove the excess vegetation.

inlet/outlet flow areas?

Has planting successfully  Restore soils and planting.

established?  Evaluation of selected species and soil
conditions should be made to ensure
successful restoration.
Are there dead or dry  Remove dead and/or dry vegetation. Replace
plants/weeds? as needed.
 Remove or trim any vegetation that is causing
a visual barrier, trip, and/or obstruction hazard.
Is the vegetation overgrown?  Mow grass as needed.
Is there trash/debris in the area?  Remove all trash and debris.

Check for damaged sidewalk,  Remove and replace damaged areas.

curb, gutter, and catch basin
including uplift and settling.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.7 Infiltration Berm Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Remove any obstruction in the berms and/or
water after 3 days of dry regrade to restore positive drainage.
weather?

Is there poor drainage during a  Clean structural components.

high-intensity storm event?  Check inlet structures for damage and/or
blockage. Repair if required.
Is there channelization (gully)  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
forming along the length of the
infiltration berms?

Is vegetation clogging the  Trim and/or remove the excess vegetation.

inlet/outlet flow areas?

Is the vegetation overgrown?  Mow grass as needed.

Is there trash/debris in the area?  Remove all trash and debris.

Is the mulch distributed evenly  Redistribute and add additional mulch if

throughout infiltration berm? needed.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.8 Green Roof Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Check outlet(s)/downspouts for obstruction or
water? damage.
 If ponded water remains, further grading and
replacement may be necessary.
Is there channelization (gully)  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
forming along the length of the
green roof area?

Is vegetation clogging the  Trim and/or remove the excess vegetation

outlet flow areas? around the outlet areas.

Are there dead or dry  Remove dead and/or dry vegetation.

plants/weeds? Replace as needed.

Check for broken or damaged  Replace or repair all damaged features.

drain outlets, splash blocks, and
grates.

Is the vegetation irrigation  Repair broken/missing spray emitters.

functional (if present)? Reposition to eliminate over spray and/or over
watering.
Is there trash/debris on the  Remove all trash and debris.
green roof area?

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.9 Runoff Capture and Reuse Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Regrade overflow drainage area.
water after 3 days of dry  Reposition splash block/dissipater.
weather around the storage  Check for leaks from storage tanks.
tanks?

Is there excessive  Reposition splash block or dissipater to reduce

splashing/spray from the or eliminate splash/spray.
overflow outlet?

Are the house/building gutters  Check gutter downspout and gutter for
overflowing during a rain event? obstructions.
 Check storage tank(s) inlet screens for
blockage.
 Check storage tank(s) outlet(s) for blockage.
Are the storage tank(s)  Check storage tank(s) outlet(s) blockage.
overflowing?

Is there evidence of under  Reposition splash block(s)/dissipater(s).

cutting or washouts around the  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
storage tank(s)?  Repair any leaks or overflows from storage
tank(s).
Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment and check inlet/gutter
sediment/debris in the storage screens.
tank(s)?  Verify that the lid of the storage tank is secure.

Is there undercutting or  Reposition splash block(s) or dissipater(s).

washouts around the outlet  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
splash block(s)?

Is water freezing in the storage  Remove water from tank(s) before winter.
tank(s)?  Divert inflow away from tank during freezing
conditions.

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Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is vegetation clogging the  Trim and/or remove the excess vegetation
outlet flow areas? around the outlet flow area.

Is the mulch/gravel distributed  Redistribute and add additional mulch if

evenly throughout the storage needed.
tank area?  Regrade vegetated swale area.

Are there dead or dry  Remove dead and/or dry vegetation. Replace
plants/weeds? as needed.
 Remove or trim any vegetation that is causing
a visual barrier, trip, and/or obstruction hazard.
Is there trash/debris in the area?  Remove all trash and debris.

Are there missing or disturbed  Replace and/or reposition aesthetic features

aesthetic features? to original placement.
 Placement should not disrupt flow
characteristics/design.
Are the vector  Replace or repair all damaged components.
control/prevention devices in  Contact vector control if problem persists.
place and functional?

Is the irrigation system  Repair broken/missing spray emitters.

functional?

Are the aesthetic features firmly  Repair and/or replace loose or damaged
secured in place? features.

Is the backflow  Test all backflow prevention assemblies

operation/maintenance log annually by the system owner using an
current? (If installed)? approved certified tester.

Is there algae or other growth in  Clean tank(s) with non-toxic cleaners.

the storage containers?

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.10 Disconnected Impervious Area FORM
Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Remove any obstruction in the area to which
water after 3 days of dry disconnected impervious area drains and/or
weather? regrade to restore positive drainage.
 Clean and/or remove any obstructions in and
around points of discharge into vegetated
area.
Is there poor drainage during a  Clean and/or remove any obstructions in and
high-intensity storm event? around the storm drain inlet.

Is the flow into the filter strip  Remove any obstruction preventing a uniform
even and uniform? flow into the vegetated disconnection area.

Is there evidence of under  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

cutting or washouts along the
impervious surfaces draining to
vegetated disconnection area?

Is there channelization (gully)  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.

forming along the length of the
vegetated disconnection area?

Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment and check the grading.

sediment (sand, dirt, mud) in the  Add replacement soil and/or mulch.
vegetated disconnection area?

Has planting successfully  Restore soils and planting.

established?

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 5.3.10 Disconnected Impervious Area FORM
Inspection Checklist
Inspector Is this Issue Comments
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is accumulated vegetation  Trim and/or remove excess vegetation.
inhibiting inflow to vegetated
disconnection area?

Has planting successfully  Restore soils and planting.

established?  Evaluation of selected species and soil
conditions should be made to ensure
successful restoration.
Is there trash/debris in the  Remove all trash and debris.
vegetated disconnection area?

Check for damaged sidewalk,  Remove and replace damaged areas.

curb, gutter, and catch basin
including uplift and settling.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.11 Stormwater Planter Box Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there standing or pooling of  Check perforated pipe outlet for obstruction or
water after 3 days of dry damage.*
weather?  Flush perforated pipe to remove obstructions.
 Remove and replace the first few inches of
topsoil.
 Remove all the soil and inspect perforated
pipe. Repair or replace perforated pipe,
replace with new soil and regrade.

Is there overflow due to  Reposition splash block or dissipater to reduce

excessive splashing/spraying? or eliminate splash/spray overflow.

Is water overflowing the sides of  Clean and/or remove any obstructions in and
the planter unit during a high- around the outlet.
intensity storm event?  Check high-flow bypass inlet pipe for
obstruction or damage.
Is there evidence of under  Reposition the inlet splash block(s) or
cutting or washouts around the dissipater(s).
inlet splash blocks?  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
Is there channelization (gully)  Reposition the inlet splash block(s) or
forming along the length of the dissipater(s).
planter area?  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment and check the grading.
sediment (sand, dirt, mud) in the Add replacement soil and/or mulch.
planter?
Is the mulch unevenly  Redistribute and add more mulch if needed.
distributed in the planter area?  Regrade filter strip area.

*If perforated pipe is present.

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Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is vegetation clogging the  Trim and/or remove the excess vegetation
inlet/outlet flow areas? around the inlet/outlet areas.

Are there dead or dry  Remove dead and/or dry vegetation. Replace
plants/weeds? as needed.
 Remove or trim any vegetation that is causing
a visual barrier, trip, and/or obstruction hazard.
Is the vegetation overgrown?

Is there trash/debris in the  Remove all trash and debris.

planter area?

Is the planter and/or  Remove all graffiti from the area.

surrounding area marked with
graffiti?

Are there missing or disturbed  Replace and/or reposition aesthetic features

aesthetic features? to original placement.

Check for broken or damaged  Replace or repair all damaged features.

drain inlets/outlets, splash
blocks, and grates.

Are there cracks, holes, and/or  Repair or replace unit. Repairs must be
damaged sides, or top of the watertight.
planter unit?

Are the aesthetic features firmly  Repair and/or replace loose or damaged
secured in place? features.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.12 Manufactured Devices Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
If vegetated, are there dead or  Remove dead and/or dry vegetation.
dry plants/weeds? Replace with appropriate plants as needed.

If vegetated, is vegetation  Trim and/or remove excess vegetation.

overgrown?

Is there trash/debris clogging  Remove all trash and debris from inlet areas.
the inlet structure?

Is there trash/debris near the  Remove all trash and debris from outlet areas.
outlet structure?

Is the device clogged with  Remove accumulated debris and sediment.

debris/sediment?

Is there any evidence of  Repair or replace structural components as

cracking, subsidence, spalling, needed.
erosion, or other deterioration of
structural components?

Are oil absorption  Replace oil absorption booms/devices as

booms/devices clogged or needed.
saturated?

Is oily residue on weir, overflow?  Remove and safely dispose of accumulated

residues.
 Replace all oil absorption and/or oil separation
appurtenances as needed.

This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.3.13 Naturalized Basin Inspection Checklist FORM

Inspected by: BMP ID#: Property Owner:

Date of Inspection: Weather:

Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is there a high drawdown of  Check outlet control valves and height of
water level over a short period? outlet/overflow channel. Repair and/or
replace components as necessary.
 Review operational manual.

Check the operation of the  Cycle the drainage system to verify operation.
drainage system (valves, weirs,
pipes, etc.)

Is water overflowing the sides of  Clean and/or remove any obstructions in and
the basin during a high-intensity around the inlet.
storm event?  Check high-flow bypass inlet pipe for
obstruction or damage.

Is there evidence of  Reposition the inlet splash block(s) or

undercutting or washouts dissipaters.
around the inlet/outlet of the  Fill in eroded areas and regrade.
basin?

Is there channelization (gully)  Fill in eroded areas, regrade banks, and

forming along the banks of the replant area.
pond?  Remove excess sediment from the pond.

Is there accumulation of  Remove sediment from the basin and regrade.

sediment (sand, dirt, mud) in the
basin?

Is there evidence of animal  Repair and fill in damaged areas. Regrade if

activity such as holes or dirt needed.
mounds from digging or  Implement rodent control activities where
burrowing? warranted. Activities must be in accordance
with applicable laws.

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Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
be done.)
Is vegetation clogging the  Trim and/or remove excess vegetation around
inlet/outlet flow areas? the inlet/outlet areas.

Are there dead or dry  Remove dead and/or dry vegetation. Replace
plants/weeds? as needed.
 Remove or trim any vegetation that is causing
a visual barrier, trip, and/or obstruction hazard.
 Remove any nuisance, dangerous plant
species.
 Remove, trim, or mow all vegetation that may
present a fire hazard.
Is the vegetation overgrown or  Remove the excess vegetation and biomass.
in excess?  Regrade pond bottom if needed.

Is there trash/debris in the basin?  Remove all trash and debris.

Are mosquitoes present?  Contact vector control.

Are the signage and fencing in  Repair or replace signage and fencing.
place and in good condition?  Add additional barrier signage to block access
to hazardous areas.
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by a certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.4.1 Recreate Natural Flow Patterns FORM
Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Inspector Is This Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Are natural drainage features  Verify that implemented drainage systems

being utilized instead of correspond with site plan.
engineered systems?
Are proposed natural drainage  Stake out features in the field and delineate
features being staked out on minimal disturbance areas.
the site and protected with
adequate site protection
measures?
Are recreated drainage  Install protection measures to prevent
features being protected from sedimentation and negative impacts from
sediment and stormwater loads stormwater loads.
during construction?
Are erosion protection or energy  Verify whether erosive velocity can be reached
dissipation measures being in channels or swales.
installed if the channel or swale
can reach erosive velocity?
Are native vegetation buffers  Consult planting plan and verify.
being installed around drainage
features?
Is the installation of stormwater  Monitor before and during construction for
features being monitored to signs of under or oversized systems and take
ensure proper sizing? corrective action.
Is large machinery being used in  Smaller machinery should be used in these
minimal disturbance areas? areas and work should be avoided on wet soil
to protect sol structure and infiltration rates.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Is maintenance being  Twice yearly maintenance is required. Periodic

performed once naturalized inspections as well as targeted maintenance
drainage features are actions may also be important.
established?
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.4.1.1 Naturalize Swales and Drainage Ditches FORM
Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Are natural drainage features  Verify that implemented drainage systems correspond
being utilized instead of with site plan.
engineered systems?
Are proposed drainage features  Stake out features and configurations in the field and
and channel configurations delineate minimal disturbance areas.
being staked out on the site and
protected with adequate site
protection measures?
Are drainage features being  Install protection measures to prevent sedimentation
protected from sediment and and negative impacts from stormwater loads.
stormwater loads during
construction?
Are erosion protection or energy  Verify whether erosive velocity can be reached in
dissipation measures being channels or swales and install protection measures
installed if the channel or swale where necessary.
can reach erosive velocity?
Are native vegetation buffers  Consult planting plan and verify. Install vegetated buffers
being installed around drainage to stabilize the channel.
features?
Is small machinery being used to  Use small machinery and protect soil from construction
minimize soil damage? traffic. Work should be avoided on wet soil to protect sol
structure and infiltration rates.
Are construction vehicles being  Do not drive construction vehicles across a swale unless
driven across swales? a stabilized crossing is provided.
Are check dams being installed  Verify swale slope and install check dams at a frequency
in swales with slopes greater appropriate for swale length, slope, and desired storage
than 3%? volume.
Are check dam pools draining  Check dam pools should drain in 72 hours to prevent
adequately? mosquito breeding.

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Inspection Checklist
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Is maintenance being performed  Perform watering, weeding, mulching, replanting, etc.

during establishment? Remove undesirable species and replace.
Is maintenance being performed  Perform periodic inspections as well as targeted
once naturalized drainage maintenance. Evaluate erosion, bank stability,
features are established? sediment/debris accumulation, and invasive species
presence. Correct problems in a timely manner.
Are check dam pools draining  Check dam pools should drain in 72 hours to prevent
adequately? mosquito breeding.
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance Agreement on file with the City of
Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.4.2 Improve Native Cover Types FORM
Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Required Actions To Address Issues (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present?
Present maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Has vegetation onsite been  Delineate preservation areas.

preserved and have preservation
areas been delineated?
Have problems within the  Problems such as fill, bare or eroded
enhancement area been soil, invasive species, trash, etc. need to
identified and if so, are they being be addressed in the restoration
addressed? process.
Are outside influences present  Develop a plan to address negative
beyond the site that may offsite influences.
undermine enhancement efforts?
If so, are they being addressed?
Have factors that suppress  Address these factors or efforts spent
regeneration of native plants on enhancement will be wasted.
been identified and addressed?
Have desirable and sensitive  Protect accordingly, paying particular
species been protected? attention to “keystone” species,
replacing them where possible if they
are absent.
If present, have masses of  Remove large tangles of aggressive
aggressive exotics been exotic species to allow a clear
removed? evaluation of the site.
Are improvement techniques  Consult the Society for Ecological
being used that are appropriate Restoration (www.ser.org) for specific
to the landscape cover type? directions for your site.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Is irrigation being utilized during  Monitor improvement areas and

the period of establishment and employ irrigation where needed.
during severe droughts?

Is erosion being monitored?  Monitor erosion until the site has

stabilized.
Is the site being monitored for  Monitor site regularly for invasive
invasive species? species.

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Inspection Checklist
Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Required Actions To Address Issues (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
Verification Maintenance Issue Present?
Present maintenance was not conducted, note when it will
(initial) (Y/N)
be done.)
 Consider long-term monitoring/
management.
Are extra abundant herbivores  Reference 5.4.2 Improve Native Cover
being controlled (white-tailed Types for appropriate management
deer, rabbits, geese, etc.)? strategies.
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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 5.4.2.1 Change Cover Type FORM
Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Inspector Is this Issue Comments

Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Are visible transitions being  Maintain the edge of natural landscape

created between cover types? cover so it looks orderly and attractive.
Are invasive species being  Monitor and manage invasive species,
monitored? especially for the first two years.
Have areas identified for cover  Stake conversion areas.
change been staked in the
field?
Has a soil scientist been  Soil conditions and the needs of different
consulted? landscape types can vary greatly. Consult
a soil scientist to assist in determining the
correct course of action.
Is post-planting protection  Use the appropriate protection measures
installed? depending on cover type.
Is initial planting being watered?  Water new cover types at a minimum rate
of ½ inch per week for eight weeks after
planting, unless there is adequate rainfall.
AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Are meadows being mowed?  Mow meadows during the first growing
season to a height of 6 inches. If weeds
exceed 9 inches, remove flowering heads.
Are weeds and invasives under  As soon as detected and when these pest
control? plants are large enough, pull
(mechanically or by hand), mow, spray
with spot chemical applications, burn or
use a combination of techniques.
 Remove invasive species before seed
formation to prevent reseeding.
Is regular monitoring and  Maintain all cover types. Maintenance
maintenance taking place on includes watering, weeding, removing
highly visible landscapes? invasives, and replanting damages plants.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspector Is this Issue Comments
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present (Describe maintenance completed and, if needed
(initial) (Y/N) maintenance was not conducted, note when it will be done.)
Are regular monitoring and  For less visible landscapes where the
maintenance taking place on primary purpose of the cover type is
less visible landscapes? erosion control and increased
permeability, maintenance can be
reduced to twice a year inspection for
problems and immediate repair and once
or twice yearly mowing for meadows.
Are regular monitoring and  Maintain the edges of natural landscape
maintenance taking place at cover types so that these landscapes look
the edges of natural orderly and attractive.
landscapes?
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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Inspection Checklist
Inspected by: BMP ID# Property Owner:
Date of Inspection Weather
Location Description:

Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category needed maintenance was not conducted,
(initial) (Y/N)
note when it will be done.)
DURING CONSTRUCTION

Has site work such as utility  Complete site work.

installation and paving been
completed prior to
commencing soil preparation?
If deep subsoiling is planned,  Mark utility locations. Utility conflicts are the
are utility locations clearly most common reason why methods such as
marked? subsoiling may not be appropriate.
If decompacting soil around  Use proper techniques to avoid root damage
tree root, is care being taken to as outline in 5.4.3, Amend and Restore
protect tree roots? Disturbed Soils.
Has a preconstruction soil test  Test soil texture, porosity, and water retention
been performed? and perform a chemical analysis to determine
what is needed to create a viable soil.
If contaminants were/are  Assess and remediate contaminated land.
present, has the site been
remediated?
Is soil being left bare and  Minimize the length of time that soil is left bare
unprotected? and unprotected. Avoid bare soil during
periods of seasonally high precipitation or wind.
Provide special protection to critical areas such
as steep slopes and stream borders.
Are soil amendments being  Follow guidelines noted in 5.4.3.
applied properly?
Is installation occurring on steep  Installation should be performed during dry
slopes? weather, and early enough in the year to
permit the establishment of vegetation before
the onset of winter.
 Protect seeded areas with slopes exceeding
1:4 with erosion-control blankets and/or
erosion-control fiber mulch.
Are designed soils being  Ensure proper mixing.
installed?  Install soil by horizon.
 Achieve greater uniformity by placing soil in 4-
to 6-inch lifts, mixing lifts between horizons.

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Inspection Checklist
Comments
Inspector Is this Issue
Inspection (Describe maintenance completed and, if
Verification Maintenance Issue Present? Required Actions To Address Issues Present
Category needed maintenance was not conducted,
(initial) (Y/N)
note when it will be done.)
 Test soil after installation.

Is soil being stockpiled?  Follow stockpiling guidelines noted in 5.4.3.

AFTER CONSTRUCTION

Is soil settling taking place?  Backfill the areas in question with additional
approved material, compacted to specified
rates and restore any disturbed areas to an
acceptable condition.
Are drainage swales present on  Clean drainage swales periodically to remove
the site? sediment, trash, and invasive plants and to
sustain functionality.
 Maintain surrounding filter vegetation to
reduce sediment deposition within the swales.
Is monitoring taking place?  After one year, collect soil samples in each of
the various soil areas and submit them for
laboratory testing for fertilizer and liming
recommendations.
 Sample each “type” of soil and planting area
separately (similar areas can be grouped).
Tailor fertilization and amendment needs to
each area for maximum effect while reducing
over fertilizing and possible contamination of
groundwater and runoff.
 Repeat soil sampling for these areas every two
years after first sampling and fertilize and
amend to test recommendations.
This checklist is to be used in conjunction with the maintenance plan developed by the certified professional and in accordance with the Operations and Maintenance
Agreement on file with the City of Chattanooga. Please review those documents prior to performing field inspections.

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