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About this document:
The UNC-CH Stormwater Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Manual is maintained by the UNC
Stormwater Engineering Staff in Energy Services Water, Wastewater and Stormwater. Stormwater
personnel in Energy Services, Environment, Health and Safety, and Grounds have contributed directly
and indirectly to this document.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on stormwater Best Management Practice and
storm drain maintenance at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Document Revision History:
Version Summary of Events Lead Staff Reviewers
Dec 6, 2010 Released Draft JE SH,CK, MH, LH
March 1, 2011 Final Version JE
April 4, 2018 Minor Updates SCH RAB,JLS
May 3,2021 Minor Updates SM/SCH
Acronyms as used in the document:
UNC-CH The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
EHS UNC-CH Environment, Health and Safety Department
ES UNC-CH Energy Services Department
Grounds UNC-CH Grounds Department, part of UNC-CH Facilities Services
PM Preventive Maintenance work order
NCDEQ North Carolina Department of Environment Quality
BMP Best Management Practice (In this document, BMP refers to structural stormwater
management practices.
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems
MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
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Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Organizational Structure of Stormwater Staff
3. Equipment
4. Post Construction BMP Inspection and Preventative Maintenance
5. Storm Drain Inspection and Preventative Maintenance
6. Post Construction BMP Engineering Inspections
7. Storm Drain Engineering Inspection
S. Stormwater Repairs
Appendix A—Post Construction BMP Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Forms
Appendix B-Post Construction BMP Engineering Inspections
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1. Introduction
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH)was first issued National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination Systems (NPDES) stormwater discharge permit by the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Division of Water Quality(DWQ) on June 1, 2007. This
permit was issued as part of the Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. The
current permit effective date was October 10, 2018.
This document addresses the relevant management measures that are included in 2018 permit Section
D. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program, Section F. Post-Construction Stormwater
Management for New Development and Redevelopment and Section G. Pollution Prevention and Good
Housekeeping.
From 2018 NPDES Permit: • •
SECTION D ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM
Management Measure Measurable Goals UNC-CH Implementation
d. Detection and Utilize visual inspections of outfalls See this document's section on "Storm
Elimination during dry weather. Drain Inspection and Preventative
The University will inspect 1/5 of Maintenance."
geographic area of community per year
during dry weather conditions and, if
necessary,test flows found at discharge
points.
SECTION F POST-CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
Measurable Goals UNC-CH Implementation
d. Maintenance and Develop and implement a maintenance See this document's section on "Post
Inspection Program and inspection program for post- Construction BMP Inspection and
construction structural controls Preventative Maintenance"and on
"Stormwater Repairs"
SECTION G POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Management Measure Measurable Goals
c.Visual Inspections The University shall perform visual See this document's section on "Storm
inspections of the University's storm Drain Inspection and Preventative
sewer system including drains, inlets,and Maintenance."
outfalls....
e.Storm Sewer System The University shall perform inlet and See this document's section on "Storm
Maintenance catch basin cleaning, pipe cleaning, Drain Inspection and Preventative
curbside leaf removal, parking lot and Maintenance."
road sweeping, and planting and
mulching of erosion prone areas.
g. BMP Inspection and The University shall maintain and See this document's section on "Post
Maintenance implement a program for inspection, Construction BMP Inspection and
operation,and maintenance of post- Preventative Maintenance"and on
construction SCMs and the storm sewer "Stormwater Repairs"
system (including catch basins,the
conveyance system, and stormwater
control measures(SCMs). Written
procedures will detail inspection and
maintenance requirements for the
proper operation of the various types of
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SCM devices,frequency of inspections,
"how-to" instructions for maintenance,
and an inspection and maintenance
tracking mechanism.
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2. Organizational Structure of Stormwater Staff
The following departments have a role in stormwater infrastructure inspection and maintenance. These
roles are described throughout this document. Below is a summary of the departments, positions, and
staff.
Department Group or Shop Position Current Staff Person
(S/3/2021)
Environment Health Environmental Affairs Environmental Compliance Officer Sharon Myers
and Safety Stormwater Specialist Janet Clarke
Energy Services Stormwater Stormwater Manager Sally Hoyt
Water Resources Engineer Jamie Smedsmo
Energy Services GIS GIS Manager Carl Stearns
FS—Grounds Director Steve Gooch
FS—Grounds Stormwater Crew Supervisor Robert Bradley
Crew Leader Eddie Canada
Crew Chris Carideo
Zach Dence
(vacant)
FS—Grounds Green Roofs& Supervisor Todd Hannon
Specialty Gardens Crew Leader Geneva Green
Crew Crew Krystal King
FS—Grounds Zone Crews Supervisors Tom Bythell
Kevin Denardo
William Mitchell
Mark Moon
FS—Building Campus Maintenance, Supervisor Robert"Julian"Gerner
Services Plumbing Shop
FS—Building Campus Maintenance, Supervisor
Services Masonry Shop
FS—Building Asset Manager Asset Manager John Albrechtsen
Services
FS—Construction Construction Services, Supervisor Kenny Allen
Services and Plumbing Shop
Management
FS= Facilities Services
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3. Equipment
Several departments house equipment that is available for use in Stormwater Infrastructure Inspection
and Maintenance. This list contains highlights from several departments but is not comprehensive.
Each Employee
• Personal protective equipment
Each Department
• Manhole hooks
• High-powered flashlights
• Measuring tapes
• Digital cameras
• Clipboards, writing utensils
Grounds
• Vacuum trailer
• Cameljet trailer with water tank
• Regenerative Air Street Sweeper
• Push Camera
• Pole Camera
• Confined space entry equipment
• Locating equipment
Building Maintenance
• CCTV camera trailer
Environment, Health and Safety(EHS)
• Dye
• Water quality testing equipment
• Confined space entry equipment
Energy Services
• Envirosight Pole Camera
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4. Post Construction BMP Inspection and Preventive Maintenance
Purpose: Post-Construction BMP Inspection and Preventive Maintenance completes the actions
recommended for each BMP on an ongoing basis.
Frequency:
• Formal Inspections and Preventive Maintenance: Underground water quality BMPs will be
inspected and maintained quarterly(4 times a year).All other BMPs will be inspected and
maintained yearly.
• Informal Inspections and Landscape Maintenance: On-going landscape maintenance is
performed in each campus area.These regular personnel provide the routine landscape
maintenance for BMPs. These employees visually inspect the BMP area more frequently than
once per month and after every storm event greater than 1.0 inches.
Who:
• Formal Inspections and Preventive Maintenance: The UNC Grounds Department Stormwater
Crew conducts BMP preventative maintenance and inspection work orders.
• Informal Inspections and Landscape Maintenance:The groups responsible for landscape
maintenance on campus provide these services. This includes (in descending order of land
managed):
o Grounds Department(majority of campus)
o NC Botanical Gardens
o Athletics Department
o UNC Hospital
o Faculty Staff Recreation Association
o Carolina Inn
o SECU Family House
o Ronald McDonald House
Training:
• The Grounds employees on the Stormwater Crew will have a current certificate from the NCSU
Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) inspection and Maintenance Certification program.
https://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops-conferences/stormwater-bmp/
• The NCSU SCM inspection and Maintenance Certification is available to all Grounds supervisors
and crew leaders as well as any other entity on campus responsible for landscape maintenance.
An on-campus training was held in January 2016. Recertification training was held January 2019.
New employees have the opportunity to attend trainings elsewhere in the state.
• Site-specific training will be held during construction closeout. Energy Services stormwater
engineers will coordinate with the UNC-CH Construction Manager and Grounds Stormwater
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Crew. Depending on the BMP at the site,the training may be conducted by the manufacturer,
contractor or sub-contractor, design engineer, or Energy Services Stormwater Engineer.
• Occasional in-house stormwater training will be held for Grounds employees. Grounds will host
the training. Energy Services Stormwater Engineers will be responsible for presenting the
technical content or arranging an outside speaker or trainer.
Resources:
The BMPs will be evaluated based on the information in the following sources:
Site-Specific:
— UNC-CH Stormwater BMP Mapbook- Energy Services Engineering Staff maintain a
Stormwater BMP "Mapbook," accessed via iPad,that contains the following information for
each BMP:
o A map showing the BMP footprint, access points, connected storm drains, control
structures.
o A GIS-based map showing the BMP drainage area.
o BMP details excerpted from the as-built drawings, construction drawings, shop
drawings, or manufacturer's literature.
General:
— NCDEQStormwater Design Manual, including the Operation and Maintenance Forms:
https:Hdeq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-
resources/stormwater/stormwater-program/stormwater-design
— Training materials from the NCSU SCM Inspection and Maintenance Certification program
Procedure:
• Surface BMP's will be inspected visually. When needed,trash and other debris shall be removed
from the BMP.
• Underground BMP's will initially be inspected visually from the surface through access points.
The pole camera will be used as needed to view the interior. If a confined space entry is
required to inspect an issue with the BMP,the Grounds Stormwater Supervisor will ensure that
the entry requirements are followed. UNC Grounds Staff conducting the inspection will remove
any floating debris or blockages accessible from the surface. Follow-up cleaning with the jetter
and vac will be scheduled as needed.
• BMP inspection findings will be documented as described below.
Follow-up:
• If repair issues beyond the scope of the preventive maintenance actions are identified, Grounds
staff will contact Energy Services Stormwater Engineers. Energy Services Stormwater Engineers
will visit the site with the Grounds staff and determine the next steps.
• If the identified next steps can be performed by UNC-CH Facilities Services and are within the
available budget for stormwater maintenance,the Energy Services Stormwater Engineer or the
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Grounds Stormwater Supervisor will submit a work order for the repair to be completed by
Grounds and/or other shops within Facilities Services.The work order will be closed once the
problem is resolved.
• If the identified next steps are outside the capabilities of UNC-CH Facilities Services but within
the available budget for stormwater maintenance,the Energy Services Stormwater Engineer will
be responsible for working with other department to have the work performed by outside
entity.
• If the identified next steps are outside the available budget for stormwater maintenance,the
Energy Services Stormwater Engineer will add them to the list of stormwater deferred
maintenance items for future funding.
Tracking and Documentation
• Energy Services Stormwater Staff is responsible maintaining updated mapping and database
information for all Stormwater BMPs.
• The Facilities Services Preventive Maintenance staff will incorporate BMP information into the
Facilities Services Work Management database. Preventive maintenance (PM)work orders will
be automatically generated for the Grounds department each month.
• The Grounds Stormwater Crew and others in Facilities Services will perform preventive
maintenance activities under the open PM work order. When the preventive maintenance is
completed,the work order will be closed. The Facilities Services Work Management database
will retain information about when the work order was issued, completed, and hours worked
per BMP.
• Paper copies of preventative maintenance checklist are given to Energy Services Staff by the
Grounds Stormwater Crew. A stormwater engineer reviews the checklist for unusual findings.
These are scanned and stored in the BMP folders on the shared server.
• Paper copies are periodically forwarded to EHS for storage.
• Work order information for non-preventive maintenance is also available in the Facilities
Services Work Management database.
• The stormwater deferred maintenance list is maintained by the Energy Services Stormwater
Engineers.
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S. Storm Drain Inspection and Preventative Maintenance
Purpose: Preventive maintenance and inspection of all stormwater structures (inlets,junctions, outfalls)
on campus removes potential pollutants from the drainage system, identifies illicit discharges, and
ensures continued function of the drainage system. Storm drain preventive maintenance includes
removal of accumulated sediment,trash, and leaves or other organic material from the storm structures
and pipes.
Frequency:
• Formal Inspections and Preventive Maintenance: Each stormwater structure (inlet,junction,
outfall) will be inspected yearly.
• Informal Inspections and Landscape Maintenance: On-going landscape maintenance is
performed in each campus area.This includes keeping inlet grates clear of trash and leaves.
Who:
• Formal Inspections and Preventive Maintenance: The UNC Grounds Department Stormwater
Crew conducts preventative maintenance and inspection work orders.
• Informal Inspections:The groups responsible for landscape maintenance on campus provide
these services. This includes (in descending order of land managed):
o Grounds Department (majority of campus)
o NC Botanical Gardens
o Athletics Department
o UNC Hospital
o Faculty Staff Recreation Association
o Carolina Inn
o SECU Family House
o Ronald McDonald House
Training: The Grounds Stormwater Crew has been trained to identify illicit discharges and report any
suspected illicit discharges to the EHS department. s
Resources:
• UNC-CH Storm Drain Mapping—Grounds accesses the stormwater mapping using iPads with
cellular data.
Procedure:
The Grounds Stormwater Crew will
• Receive Storm Drain Preventive Maintenance (PM)work orders as part of their monthly
workload of work orders.
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• Visit each structure on the work order and visually inspect the condition. If the structure can be
easily cleaned by hand, that work will be performed during this initial inspection. Structures
that require mechanical assistance will be noted.
• Return to structures that need to be cleaned using mechanical equipment to complete the
cleaning. This may include removing accumulated material using the vacuum or clearing pipes
using a Cameljet.
• Empty the contents of the vacuum truck at the designated lay down area.
• File a work order to correct minor repair issues that can be corrected in-house are noted,file a
work order. Examples of minor repair issues include grate repairs and minor brick work or
grouting.
• If repair issues of a structural nature are found, contact Energy Services Stormwater Engineers.
Energy Services Stormwater Engineers will visit the site with the Grounds staff and determine
the next steps.
• Close-out the work order after the preventive maintenance activities are completed.
• Give a copy of the completed PM form to Energy Services Stormwater Staff.
Follow-up:
• Grounds contacts Facilities Maintenance or The University Construction Shops with a work order
for repair work if needed.
• Grounds will contact Energy Services Stormwater Staff if the extent of the repair exceeds the
ability of Facilities maintenance or the Construction Shops to perform the repair in house.
• If the identified next steps are outside the available budget for stormwater maintenance,the
Energy Services Stormwater Engineer will add them to the list of stormwater deferred
maintenance items for future funding.
Tracking and Documentation:
• Energy Services Stormwater Staff is responsible maintaining updated mapping and database
information for all Stormwater structures.
• The Facilities Services Preventive Maintenance staff will incorporate the storm drain information
into the Facilities Services Work Management database. Preventive maintenance (PM) work
orders will be automatically generated for the Grounds department each month.
• The Grounds Stormwater Crew and others in Facilities Services will perform preventive
maintenance activities under the open PM work order. When the preventive maintenance is
completed,the work order will be closed. The Facilities Services Work Management database
will retain information about when the work order was issued, completed, and hours worked.
• Paper copies of PM form are given to Energy Services Staff by the Grounds Stormwater Crew.
These forms are reviewed by the Stormwater Engineer to note any changes needed to the
mapping or problems with the infrastructure. Forms are scanned and stored on the server.
• Paper copies of the PM forms are forwarded to EHS for storage.
• The stormwater deferred maintenance list is maintained by the Energy Services Stormwater
Engineers.
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6. Post Construction BMP Engineering Inspections
Purpose:The Post-Construction BMP Engineering Inspections assess structural or functional deficiencies
in existing BMPs and determine appropriate follow-up actions.The inspections also identify specific
preventive maintenance tasks to be performed in the BMP Preventative Maintenance Program. A third
goal of the inspections is to identify potential retrofits to improve pollutant removal of the BMP.
Frequency: Post-Construction BMP Engineering Inspections were conducted annually during the first 5
permit years to achieve the second and third objectives. Currently Engineering Inspections are
conducted as needed when triggered by requests from the Grounds crew or others.
Who: Energy Services Stormwater Engineering Staff is responsible for post-construction engineering
inspections with assistance as needed from Grounds or Environment, Health and Safety(EHS) Staff.
Training: The inspector conducting the inspection will be a stormwater engineer and have a current
certificate from the NCSU SCM Inspection and Maintenance Certification program.
Resources:
The BMPs will be evaluated based on the information in the following sources:
Site-Specific:
— Operation and Maintenance Plan
— As-built Drawings
— Specifications, Drawings, and Calculations submitted for stormwater plan review and
approval to UNC-CH Stormwater Staff,Town of Chapel Hill Stormwater,the State
Stormwater Permitting Unit, or another regulating agency.
— UNC-CH Stormwater BMP Mapbook
General:
— UNC-CH Stormwater Performance Criteria, Design Standards, and Procedures
— NCDEQ Stormwater Design Manual, including the Operation and Maintenance Forms:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-
resou rces/stormwater/stormwater-program/stormwater-design
— Training materials from the NCSU SCM Inspection and Maintenance Certification program
— Other NCSU Stormwater Engineering Group publications:
— https:Hstormwater.bae.ncsu.edu/resources/
Procedures:
• Surface BMP's will be inspected visually.
• Underground BMP's will initially be inspected visually from the surface through access points or
with the aid of camera equipment. If a confined space entry is required to complete an
inspection,the inspector will work with the Grounds Stormwater Supervisor for proper entry
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procedures.The inspector will also coordinate with UNC Grounds Staff to remove debris and
standing water from underground BMP's prior to making a confined space entry.
• Permeable pavement inspections will include a site visit during a rain event to assess function.
• Bioretention beds will be visually inspected. In addition, the inspector will dig into the filtration
media to assess the accumulation of sediment on the surface,the condition of the mulch, and
the condition of the bioretention soil media.
• BMP inspection findings will be documented as described below.
Inspection Follow-up:
Follow-up actions are classified into five groups based on the severity of the issue:
• "None"-
o "None—BMP Ok" No follow-up actions are required because BMP is in acceptable
condition.
• "Revisit" -This BMP needs to be revisited more frequently to observe a potential problem.
• "Call/E-mail" - Minor maintenance work is needed and can be performed by UNC Staff
• "Work Order"—Repairs to the BMP are needed. A work order is placed with UNC Grounds or
Maintenance Staff
• "Consultant"—Additional Expertise is needed to evaluate, design, or construct a remedy.
Inspection Tracking and Documentation:
• FORM: Findings and observations from each Post-construction BMP Engineering inspection will
be documented using the forms found in Appendix A. These forms will be stored electronically
on the shared stormwater server by site, in the subfolder titled "inspections". Inspection
document file names will include the date.
For example: \\facdraw\gis\Stormwater\1 -Sites-Projects\Rizzo\inspections
Inspection forms are updated as needed. Current versions can be found here:
\\facdraw.facilities.unc.edu\gis\Stormwater\BMP\0-BMP Inspection Forms\Engineer
• PHOTOS: Supporting photographs from the inspection will also be stored electronically by site
on the shared stormwater server, in the subfolders titled "photos". Photograph file names will
include the date.
For example:\\facdraw\gis\Stormwater\1 -Sites-Projects\Rizzo\photos
• TABLE: Inspections are recorded in a table with the following fields: Date Visited, Inspection
Type, StormlD, BMP Type, Inspector, BMP Location, Form used, and Follow-up action.This table
is currently an Excel Spreadsheet. In the future,this spreadsheet will be joined with the
stormwater geodatabase, making the values visible when the attributes of a BMP Point are
viewed in GIS.
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7. Storm Drain Engineering Inspections
Purpose:Storm Drain Engineering Inspections are meant to assess the functional and structural
condition of storm drain infrastructure, including pipes and structures such as inlets,junctions, and
outfalls.
Frequency:
• The University's Master Plan Consultant, RK&K Engineers recommends that trunklines (pipes 48"
in diameter or larger) be inspected visually on annual basis, with a written report every five
years. However,that is not feasible given current funding levels. That schedule will be
implemented when resources allow. Currently, inspections are conducted when triggered by a
request from the Grounds crew or a drainage complaint.
• The frequency of inspection of pipes smaller than 48" in diameter has not been determined.
• No separate routine engineering inspections are currently planned for structures (inlets,
junctions, and outfalls) as these are inspected as part of the pipe inspections, annual preventive
maintenance by Grounds and the Illicit Discharge Detection work by EHS.
Who: Energy Services Stormwater Engineers will take the lead on inspections and will make decisions
regarding whether work will be done in house or let out for contract.
Resources:
• UNC-CH Stormwater Mapbook
• UNC-CH Stormwater GIS
Procedure:
• Visual inspections without confined space entry are the preferred method of inspection. Pole
cameras or CCTV equipment may be used to record conditions.
• If confined space entries are necessary, Energy Services will coordinate with EHS. Contractors
whose work requires confined space entry must follow the applicable policies and regulations.
Videos or photographs will be labeled and saved.
• Collected data will be reviewed and areas of concerns will be identified and summarized.
Follow-up:
• Follow-up actions will be taken as described in Stormwater Repairs.
Inspection Tracking and Documentation:
• All inspection work will use the UNC-CH StormlD (unique identifiers for each stormwater
structure)to identify the inlets,junctions, and outfalls.
• Energy Services will be responsible for reporting and tracking any inspections performed
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• A digital copy of video taken during an inspection will be kept,when available, by Energy
Services.
• Videos are linked to the GIS database.
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8. Stormwater Repairs
Purpose: Perform repairs to BMPs and the storm drain infrastructure beyond the preventive
maintenance activities.
Frequency: As needed.
Who: Some repairs will be performed in-house by Grounds Services, Building Services, or Construction
Services. If specialized skills or equipment are required, repairs may be performed by an outside
contractor. Repairs requiring design work may be designed by Energy Services Stormwater Engineers,
Design Services, or an outside engineering consultant.
Training: NA
Resources: NA
Procedure:
• Repair needs will be identified as part of the Post-Construction Stormwater BMP Engineering
Inspections,the Post-Construction Stormwater Preventive Maintenance work, Storm Drain
Preventive Maintenance Work, Storm Drain Engineering inspections or other sources. Repair
work may be initiated directly or may reside on the Deferred Maintenance List until funding is
available.
• All BMP repair needs and significant storm drain infrastructure repair needs will be
communicated to the Energy Services Stormwater Engineers before commencing.
• Energy Services Stormwater Engineers will visit the site during the repair to serve as a technical
resource and document the changes.
Follow-up:
• Open work orders
• Deferred maintenance list
Tracking and Documentation:
• BMP Repair work performed by Facilities Services staff will be conducted under a work order or
suborder specific to that BMP.
• Work orders involving stormwater BMPs should contain the words "Stormwater BMP Repair" in
the text and should include the BMP StormlD,the unique ID number listed as "serial number" in
the Facilities Services Work Management software database.
• Work orders will remain open until the work is complete, serving as a tracking mechanism for
work to be completed.
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• The Stormwater GIS geodatabase will be updated as needed following repairs by the Energy
Services Stormwater Staff.
• The stormwater deferred maintenance list is maintained by the Energy Services Stormwater
Engineers.
• Any design documents or drawings will be archived in the University Plan Room.
• Any design documents, drawings, calculations,specifications, correspondence regarding
changes, permitting information, or other items of future use will be forwarded to the Energy
Services Stormwater Engineers for inclusion in the stormwater files.
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Appendix A
Inspection Checklist for Hydrodynamic Separators, Vaults, Pipes, Pipes in Stone,
Proprietary Storage, Stone Beds, Ponds, Wetlands, Bioretention and Sand Filters
Date:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
1. Is water present in/on the surface of the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
2. Is sediment present in the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
3. Was sediment removed from the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
4. Estimated depth of material in BMP: feet
5. Is trash present in the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
6. Are leaves, lawn clippings, or other plant material present in the BMP? YES NO
7. Problems accessing the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
8. If Yes, what is the problem?
9. Visible blockages of inlet or outlet pipes? (Circle one) YES NO
10. If Yes, was blockage removed? (Circle one) YES NO
11. Is the BMP in working order? (Circle one) YES NO
12. If No, what is the problem?
13. If No, was the problem fixed? (Circle one) YES NO
If a problem cannot be fixed, create work order
and notify the Stormwater Engineer at 843-8800
UNC Stormwater Grounds Inspection A
5/28/2010 Version
Catch Basin Insert Inspection Checklist
Date:
BMP Serial Number:
Brand:
1. Is sediment present in the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
2. Was sediment removed from the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
3. Is trash present in the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
4. Are leaves, lawn clippings, or other plant material present in the BMP? YES NO
5. Problems accessing the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
6. If Yes, what is the problem?
7. Is the BMP in working order? (Circle one) YES NO
8. If No, what is the problem?
9. If No, was the problem fixed? (Circle one) YES NO
If a problem cannot be fixed, create work order
and notify the Stormwater Engineer at 843-8800
UNC Stormwater Grounds Inspection B
5/28/2010 Version
Permeable Pavement Inspection Checklist
Date:
BMP Serial Number:
Brand:
1. Is sediment present on the surface? (Circle one) YES NO
2. What is the sediment source?
3. Was sediment removed from the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
4. Is there standing water on the surface of the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
5. Are weeds growing through the pavement? (Circle one) YES NO
6. Is the BMP in working order? (Circle one) YES NO
7. If No, what is the problem?
8. If No, was the problem fixed? (Circle one) YES NO
If a problem cannot be fixed, create work order
and notify the Stormwater Engineer at 843-8800
UNC Stormwater Grounds Inspection C
5/28/2010 Version
Level Spreader/Swale Inspection Checklist
Date:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
1. Is erosion evident around the level spreader/swale? (Circle one) YES NO
2. Was the eroded area stabilized? (Circle one) YES NO
3. Was sediment removed from the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
4. Is there enough vegetation in/around the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
5. Is there standing water on the surface around the BMP? (Circle one) YES NO
6. If the BMP is a level spreader, is the ground downstream level? (Circle one) YES NO
7. Is the BMP in working order? (Circle one) YES NO
8. If No, what is the problem?
9. If No, was the problem fixed? (Circle one) YES NO
If a problem cannot be fixed, create work order
and notify the Stormwater Engineer at 843-8800
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Appendix B
Engineering Inspection Checklist for Bioretention
Date:
StormID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Accessibility
1. Can the vacuum truck access the BMP? YES NO
2. Explain any other accessibility issue:
BMP Parts
Outlet Structure
1. Does the BMP have an outlet structure (riser and pipe, etc)? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe or riser,
and photograph each problem.
Outfall Channel
1. Does the BMP have an outfall channel? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any erosion, rip rap issues, sediment deposits, woody
growth, or other problems, and photograph each problem.
Underdrains
1. Are underdrains present in the BMP? YES NO
2. Are the cleanout caps accessible? YES NO
3. List the nature and location of any clogging or structural issues with the underdrains,
and photograph each problem.
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Vegetation/Soil
1. List the nature and location of any overgrowth, dead or dying vegetation, or invasive
Species present in the BMP, and photograph each problem.
2. List the nature and location of any sediment accumulation> 1", mulch problems, or
oil/chemical accumulation on the soil, and photograph each problem.
Inlet Pipe
List the nature and location of any clogging, sediment accumulation, or structural issues
in the inlet pipe, and photograph each problem.
Pretreatment
Record the type(s) of pretreatment present (e.g. grassed swale, forebay) and note any
problems such as clogging, sediment accumulation, erosion, or weed growth present.
Photograph any problems recorded.
Overflow
List the nature and location of any erosion,bare spots, or unauthorized plants in the
overflow spillway, and photograph each problem.
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Soil
Record any sediment or chemical accumulation, water ponding after 2 days, or mulch
washout in the BMP. Perform a soil test if needed, and photograph any problems that are
recorded.
Drainage Area
1. Is sediment present on the surface of the BMP? YES NO
2. What is the sediment source?
3. Was sediment removed from the BMP? YES NO
4. Is erosion occurring around the BMP? YES NO
5. Describe any other problems occurring as a result of the BMP's drainage area:
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly(not drawing down correctly, etc.) explain the
issue(s) and take photographs where necessary.
Maintenance Actions
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Catch Basin Inserts
Date:
StormID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Accessibility
1. Can the inlet grate be removed? YES NO
2. Explain any other accessibility issue:
BMP Parts
Skimmer Box
1. Are the screens in the skimmer box clogged? YES NO
2. Does the skimmer box need to be cleaned out? YES NO
3. Explain any other problems with the skimmer box:
Absorbent Material
1. Does the absorbent material need to be replaced? YES NO
2. Explain any other problems with the absorbent material:
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Drainage Area
1. Is sediment present in the BMP? YES NO
2. Was sediment removed from the BMP? YES NO
3. Is trash present in the BMP? YES NO
4. Is plant material present in the BMP? YES NO
5. Describe any other problems occurring as a result of the BMP's drainage area:
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly, explain the issue(s) and take photographs
where necessary.
Maintenance Actions
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Green Roofs
Date:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
BMP Parts
Ve_etg ation
Record and photograph any areas where green roof vegetation is dead or dying, or is not
sufficiently covering the roof.
Media
Take a soil sample of the green roof media. If clogging is present, record this and
photograph the soil sample and any evidence of clogging present on the green roof
surface.
Overflow Drains
Record and photograph any problems with the overflow drains, including clogging or
structural issues. Also record whether or not they are present.
Underdrains
Record and photograph any problems with the underdrains. If cleanouts are present,
inspect those as well, and record any issues.
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Outlet Pipe
If the outlet pipe is visible,record and photograph any problems with the outlet pipe,
including clogging or structural issues.
Functionality
Describe the nature and location of any water ponding on the green roof.
Walk the area inside the building directly underneath the green roof to check for stains or
other signs of leaking. Record and photograph any problems that are found.
Ask the building manager if there have been any complaints regarding the green roof
(e.g. leaking or flooding). Record the complaints.
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Hydrodynamic Separators
Date:
Storm ID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Inspection by:
Accessibility
1. Can the lid to the BMP be removed? YES NO
2. Is the BMP lid marked correctly? YES NO
3. Can the vacuum truck access the BMP? YES NO
4. Are the steps or ladder inside the BMP accessible?YES NO
5. Are the steps or ladder inside the BMP secure? YES NO
6. Explain any other accessibility issue:
BMP Parts
Manhole Structure
Describe the nature and location of any cracking,spalling,joint failure,leaking,or settling visible within
the BMP,and photograph each problem.
Inlet Pipe
1. Is the inlet pipe visible? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe,and photograph each
problem.
Outlet Pipe
1. Is the outlet pipe visible? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe,and photograph each
problem.
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Proprietary System
List the nature and location of any problems with the BMP's proprietary system,and photograph each
problem.
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly,explain the issue(s)and take photographs where necessary.
Maintenance Actions
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Level Spreader/Vegetated Filter Strip
Date:
StormID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Inspection by:
Accessibility
Explain any accessibility issues:
BMP Parts
Inlet Pipe(s)
Describe the nature and location of any problems (structural, clogging, etc.) with the inlet
pipe(s) and photograph the problems.
Blind Swale
Describe the nature and location of any bare soil, erosion, vegetation problems or
obstructions within the swale, and photograph each problem.
Level Spreader
Describe the nature and location of any problems (structural, vegetation, settlement, etc.)
and photograph each problem.
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Underdrains
If underdrains are present in the swale, describe the nature and location of any breaks,
daylighting, or clogging, and photograph each problem.
Filter Strip
Describe the nature and location of any bare soil, erosion, vegetation problems or
obstructions within the swale, and photograph each problem
Drainage Area
1. Is sediment present in the Swale? YES NO
2. Is trash or debris present in the Swale? YES NO
3. Is standing water present in the swale? YES NO
4. Describe any other problems occurring as a result of the swale's area:
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly(not dewatering, water running off, etc.), explain
the issue(s) and take photographs where necessary.
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s) that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
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Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Permeable Pavement
Date:
StormID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Accessibility
1. Can the pavement be swept by the vacuum truck? YES NO
2. Explain any other accessibility issue:
BMP Parts
Permeable Pavement Surface
Describe the nature and location of any rutting, settling, deterioration, weed growth or
damage to the surface of the pavement, and photograph each problem.
Control Structure
1. Can the control structure lid be removed? YES NO
2. Is the control structure lid correctly marked? YES NO
3. Describe the nature and location of any cracking, spalling,joint failure, leaking, or
settling visible within the control structure, and photograph each problem.
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Outlet Pipe
1. Is the outlet pipe visible? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe, and
photograph each problem.
Drainage Area
1. Is sediment present on the surface of the BMP? YES NO
2. What is the sediment source?
3. Was sediment removed from the BMP? YES NO
4. Is erosion occurring around the permeable pavement? YES NO
5. Describe any other problems occurring as a result of the permeable pavement's
drainage area:
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly(not dewatering, water running off, etc.), explain
the issue(s) and take photographs where necessary.
Maintenance Actions
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Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Sand Filters
Date:
StormlD
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Accessibility
1. Can the sand filter be accessed by the vacuum truck? YES NO
2. Can the manhole lid be removed? YES NO
3. Is the manhole lid marked correctly? YES NO
4. Are the steps or ladder inside the manhole accessible? YES NO
5. Are the steps or ladder inside the manhole secure? YES NO
6. Explain any other accessibility issue:
BMP Parts
Inlet Pipe
1. Is the inlet pipe visible? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe, and photograph
each problem.
Flow Diversion Structure
1. Is sediment present in the flow diversion structure? YES NO
2. Describe the nature and location of any clogging or structural issues within the
flow diversion structure, and photograph each problem.
Sediment Chamber
1. Is sediment present in the chamber? YES NO
2. Estimated depth of sediment: feet
3. Describe any problems with the sediment chamber.
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Filter Bed and Underdrains
1. Is water present on the surface of the BMP? YES NO
2. Are the cleanout caps accessible? YES NO
3. Is the BMP clogged? YES NO
4. Describe the nature and location of any structural issues, including cracks,joint failure, or
settlement, and photograph each problem.
Outlet Pipe
1. Is the inlet pipe visible? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe, and photograph
each problem.
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly, explain the issue(s) and take photographs where
necessary.
Maintenance Actions
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Swales
Date:
StormID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Accessibility
Explain any accessibility issues:
BMP Parts
Swale Lenath
Describe the nature and location of any bare soil,erosion,vegetation problems or obstructions within the
swale,and photograph each problem.
Culverts
1. Does the swale flow through culverts at any point?YES NO
2. Describe the nature and location of any blockages,corrosion,leaks,joint issues,or spalling present in
the culvert(s),and photograph each problem.
Underdrains
If underdrains are present in the swale,describe the nature and location of any breaks,
daylighting,or clogging,and photograph each problem.
Check Dams
1. Are check dams present in the swale? YES NO
2. Is debris present at any of the check dams? YES NO
3. Is sediment built up at any of the check dams? YES NO
4. Describe the location and condition of any undermining,erosion,or structural issues happening to the
check dams,and photograph each problem.
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Drainage Area
1. Is sediment present in the swale? YES NO
2. Is trash or debris present in the swale? YES NO
3. Is standing water present in the swale? YES NO
4. Describe any other problems occurring as a result of the swale's area:
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly(not dewatering,water running off,etc.),explain the issue(s)and
take photographs where necessary.
Maintenance Actions
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Vaults
Date:
StormID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Accessibility
1. Can the vault manhole lid be removed? YES NO
2. Is the vault manhole lid marked correctly? YES NO
3. Can the vacuum truck access the vault? YES NO
4. Are the steps or ladder inside the vault accessible? YES NO
5. Are the steps or ladder inside the vault secure? YES NO
6. Explain any other accessibility issue:
BMP Parts
Vault Structure
Describe the nature and location of any cracking, spalling,joint failure, leaking, or
settling visible within the vault, and photograph each problem.
Inlet Pipe
1. Is the inlet pipe visible? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe, and
photograph each problem.
Outlet Pipe
1. Is the outlet pipe visible? YES NO
2. List the nature and location of any blockage or structural damage to the pipe, and
photograph each problem.
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Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly, explain the issue(s) and take photographs where
necessary.
Maintenance Actions
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis
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Engineering Inspection Checklist for Wet Detention Basins
Date:
StormID:
BMP Serial Number:
BMP Type:
Brand:
Accessibility
Explain any accessibility issues:
BMP Parts
Inlet Pipe(s)
Describe the nature and location of any problems (structural, clogging, etc.) with
the inlet pipe(s) and photograph the problems.
Outlet Structure
Describe the nature and location of any problems (structural, clogging, etc.) with
the outlet structure and photograph the problems.
Overflow device
Describe the nature and location of any problems (structural, clogging, etc.) with
the overflow device and photograph the problems.
Drainage Area
1. Is sediment present in the basin? YES NO
2. Is trash or debris present in the basin? YES NO
3. Is standing water present in the basin? YES NO
4. Describe any other problems occurring as a result of the basin's drainage area:
Functionality
If the BMP is not functioning properly(not drawing down after a storm, not
detaining water, etc.), explain the issue(s) and take photographs where necessary.
Follow Up Actions
Check the appropriate action(s)that will be taken.
Phone Call
Work Order Request to
Consult Engineer
Revisit on a basis