Erosion Control Inspections

BEFORE YOU BUILD - CHECK THE BASICS

REVIEW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Before beginning land disturbance, always review what you will be responsible for on your site.

Do you have an open Notice of Intent (NOI)?
Do you have any sensitive areas on your site?
What Best Management Practices (BMPs) are required in your approved erosion control plan?
Is your “blue card”, GSWCC Level I Certification, up-to-date?

KNOW WHEN TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS

Sites with open land disturbance permits (LDPs) are required to schedule 3 Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) inspections throughout the building process.

ESC 1 - Slab or Footing
- Inspectors Check: Maintenance of BMPs | Application of Temporary Stabilization
ESC 2 - Schedule before: Framing
- Inspectors Check: Initial installation of BMPs | Permit Box Documents | Area Disturbed Matches Plan
ESC 3 - Schedule before: Final Building

Inspectors Check: Final Stabilization (no NOI) | Final Stabilization (NOI)

ADDITIONAL, UNSCHEDULED INSPECTIONS MAY OCCUR FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS, SUCH AS CITIZEN COMPLAINTS OR MAJOR VIOLATIONS NOTED DURING BUILDING INSPECTIONS..

NEED TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION OR A RE-INSPECTION?

Re-Schedule online at sagesgov.com/fayettecounty-ga
Learn what to expect from county inspections and how to prepare to pass.
Download the ECS Brochure Here

ABC's of Preparing for Residential Erosion Inspections

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What is a sensitive area?

Any area needing additional protection including, but not limited to, buffered state waters, wetlands, or floodplain.

How will having a sensitive area on-site affect my ES&PC inspections?

Approved ES&PC Plans delineate these areas and require additional BMPs if disturbance occurs within 200ft of these areas.
Installation of additional BMPs will be required if unplanned disturbance encroaches in or near these areas

Can an inspector require me to install additional BMPs (not in my plan)?

If an inspector determines that required measures are ineffective in controlling erosion and sedimentation, additional BMPS can be required.

Can an inspector require me to cover my construction materials/ use a dumpster?

Sites with an open NOI are required, by their permits, to cover construction materials. This can be accomplished with a tarp or a dumpster that is free of leaks.