# § 27-4 Maintenance inspections.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 27-4 Maintenance inspections.

Balt., Md., Code art. 7, § 27-4 (2026)

(a)

  (1) The Department must periodically inspect all environmental site design practices and structural stormwater management measures to ensure that preventative maintenance is being performed.

  (2) These inspections must be made:

    (i) at least once during the 1<sup>st</sup> year of operation; and

    (ii) at least once every 3 years following.

(b)

  (1) The Department must maintain inspection reports for all stormwater management systems.

  (2) These inspection reports must include the following:

    (i) the date of inspection;

    (ii) the name of the inspector;

    (iii) an assessment of the quality of the stormwater management system related to environmental site design treatment practice efficiency and the control of runoff to the maximum extent practicable;

    (iv) the condition of:

      A. vegetation and filter media;

      B. fences and other safety devices;

      C. spillways, valves, and other control structures;

      D. embankments, slopes, and safety benches;

      E. reservoir and treatment areas;

      F. inlet and outlet channels and structures;

      G. underground drainage;

      H. sediment and debris accumulation in storage and forebay areas;

      I. any nonstructural practices to the extent practicable; and

      J. any other item that could affect the proper function of the stormwater management system; and

    (v) a description of needed maintenance.

*History: Ord. 02-367*

*History: Ord. 10-277*