<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<section number="32-196" name="Inspection for Preventive Maintenance" law="code" slug="sec-32-196" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_32WAREPRGRCO_DIV3STMA_SD3INMAEN_S32-196INPRMA">
  <level label="a">
    <text>Preventive maintenance inspections of public infiltration systems, bioretention, retention or detention structures shall be made by the Department. Inspection reports for public facilities shall be maintained by the Department.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>Privately maintained facilities shall be inspected by the property owner of record. The Department of the Environment shall create an inspection schedule requiring an inspection during the first year of operation and at least once every three (3) years thereafter. The inspection reports shall be submitted to the Department of the Environment for evaluation to ensure compliance with the approved plans and maintenance agreement. Reports for private facilities shall be maintained by the Department of the Environment.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>In lieu of the Department of the Environment maintenance inspections, a licensed professional engineer may also perform maintenance inspections of private facilities and submit the appropriate reports to the Department of the Environment. Inspections by a third-party shall be evaluated by the Department of the Environment to ensure compliance with the approved plan and maintenance agreement.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>If, after an inspection, the condition of a facility presents an immediate danger to the public health or safety because of an unsafe condition or improper maintenance, for a publicly maintained facility, the Department or for a privately maintained facility, the Department of the Environment as appropriate, shall take such action as may be necessary to protect the public and make the facility safe. Any cost incurred by the County shall be paid by the owner.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <text>Inspection reports for ESD treatment systems and structural stormwater management measures shall include the following:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>The date of inspection;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Name of inspector;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>An assessment of the quality of the stormwater management system related to ESD treatment practice efficiency and the control of runoff to the MEP;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>The condition of:</text>
      <level label="A">
        <text>Vegetation or filter media;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="B">
        <text>Fences or other safety devices;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="C">
        <text>Spillways, valves, or other control structures;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="D">
        <text>Embankments, slopes, and safety benches;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="E">
        <text>Reservoir or treatment areas;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="F">
        <text>Inlet and outlet channels or structures;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="G">
        <text>Underground drainage;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="H">
        <text>Sediment and debris accumulation in storage and forebay areas;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="I">
        <text>Any nonstructural practices to the extent practicable; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="J">
        <text>Any other item that could affect the proper function of the stormwater management system.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>Description of needed maintenance.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="f">
    <text>Upon notifying an owner of the inspection results, the owner shall have 30 days, or other time frame mutually agreed to between the Department and the owner, to correct the deficiencies discovered. The Department shall conduct a subsequent inspection to ensure completion of the repairs.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="g">
    <text>If repairs are not properly undertaken and completed, enforcement procedures of Section 32-195 of this Division shall be followed by the Department.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="h">
    <text>If, after an inspection by the Department, the condition of a stormwater management facility is determined to present immediate danger to public health or safety because of an unsafe condition, improper construction, or poor maintenance, the Department shall take such action as may be necessary to protect the public and make the facility safe. Any cost incurred by the County shall be assessed against the owner(s), as provided in 32-195(c) of this Division.</text>
  </level>
</section>
