HomeMy WebLinkAboutBMP(e) - Fire Station Ten SWPPP-1Site -Specific Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan
For the
City of Winston-Salem
Fire Department
Co. # 10
4700 Country Club Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Prepared by:
City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division
November 19, 2015
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• Storm a
Division
Site -Specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
This site -specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a part of a larger effort
by the City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division to reduce stormwater pollution from
municipally -owned and operated facilities throughout the City of Winston-Salem. Similar
documents have been produced for all fire station sites including:
1. Company #1 / T-1 Fire Station
11. Company #11 Fire Station
2. Company #2 / T-2 Fire Station
12. Company #12 Fire Station
3. Company #3 Fire Station
13. Company #14 Fire Station
4. Company #4 Fire Station
14. Company #15 Fire Station
5. Company #5 Fire Station
15. Company #16 Fire Station
6. Company #6 Fire Station
16. Company #17 Fire Station
7. Rescue 1 Company #7 Fire Station
17. Company #18 Fire Station
8. Company #8 Fire Station
18. Company #19 Fire Station
9. Company #9 Fire Station
19. Company #20 Fire Station
10. Company #10 Fire station
Fire Maintenance Facility
As a site, the Co. #10 fire station is responsible for:
❖ Ensuring that the daily routines of the fire station do not contribute pollution to
stormwater (Section 2 of this report)
❖ Responding to small scale spills at the facility (Section 3 of this report)
❖ Ensuring preventative maintenance and good housekeeping tasks are performed at the
site (Section 4 of this report)
❖ Ensuring that staff members are aware of these responsibilities (Section 6 of this report).
Included at the front of this site -specific SWPPP are schedules of activities that will aid staff
in meeting these stormwater pollution prevention tasks. This schedule includes any
necessary documentation of these activities, the frequency of the tasks, and a recommended
calendar date for completion. The best way for the Battalion Chief to ensure complete
understanding of how to prevent stormwater pollution prevention is to read the contents of
this document thoroughly.
A Master SWPPP is maintained by the Fire Department Maintenance Division (FDMD) as a
reference document that includes the contents of all site -specific SWPPPs. Large-scale spills
and maintenance tasks are the responsibility of the FDMD, and site -specific problems
concerning these large scale items should be brought to the attention of the FDMD.
Additionally, the FDMD will have a trained Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team
(SWPPT) to which all questions and concerns regarding the maintenance and execution of
this document can be directed. Contact information for the SWPPT can be found in Section
5.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This document is organized to cover components of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP). Section 1 discusses the general overview of the fire station within the City of
Winston-Salem. Sections 2-4 discuss the Stormwater Management Plan (including typical
activities and procedures taking place at a fire station facility), the Spill Response Plan, and the
Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan for the fire stations. Section 5 covers
the responsible party for the plan and Section 6 covers employee training. Section 7 covers the
details of each fire station specifically. Necessary forms for the completion of tasks for plan
implementation and upkeep are located in Appendix A. Reference information on plan upkeep is
located in Appendix B. Appendix C contains an excerpt from the City's NPDES permit and
Appendix D is provided for storage of completed forms and checklists.
SignificantSWPPP Goals............................................................................................................ A
SWPPP Master Implementation and Tracking Schedule ............ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for North Carolina Stormwater National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits............................................................ xxi
1. City of Winston-Salem Company Ten Fire Station Overview .......................................... 1
1.1 Typical Facility Description............................................................................................ 2
1.2 Company Ten Fire Station Location Information........................................................ 4
1.2.1 Proximity to 303d-Listed Waters........................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Outfall Certification................................................................................................. 7
2. Stormwater Management Plan(SWMP)............................................................................. 8
2.1
Potentially Polluting Activity Summary (Typical Facility) ...................................... 8
2.1.1
Materials Storage..................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2
Materials Loading/Unloading................................................................................. 9
2.1.3
Waste Management and Disposal........................................................................... 9
2.1.4
Building and Grounds Maintenance...................................................................... 9
2.1.5
Vehicle Washing and Refueling.............................................................................10
2.2 BMP Summary...............................................................................................................11
2.2.1
Materials Storage...................................................................................................
11
2.2.2
Materials Loading/Unloading...............................................................................12
2.2.3
Waste Management and Disposal.........................................................................13
2.2.4
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance..................................................................
14
2.2.5
Vehicle Washing and Refueling.............................................................................15
3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP).....................................................................16
3.1 Typical Materials Inventory......................................................................................... 16
3.2 Spill Risk Assessment.................................................................................................... 17
3.3 SPRP Equipment...........................................................................................................18
3.4 Spill Response, Containment, Diversion, Isolation, Cleanup....................................19
3.5 Notification Procedures................................................................................................. 20
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4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping (PM&GH) Program .................... 22
4.1 Preventative Maintenance............................................................................................. 22
4.2 Good Housekeeping....................................................................................................... 23
5. Responsible Party................................................................................................................ 24
6. Employee Awareness........................................................................................................... 26
7. Fire Station Ten Site Narrative.......................................................................................... 27
7.1 Significant Spills............................................................................................................. 28
7.2 Site Drainage Narrative.................................................................................................. 28
7.3 Materials Inventory........................................................................................................ 33
7.4 Site Practices, Activities, and Conditions.................................................................... 35
7.5 Site Specific Recommendations..................................................................................... 36
Appendix A: Master Forms and Checklists............................................................................
37
FORM #1:
SWPPP Certification................................................................................
39
FORM#2:
SWPP Team..............................................................................................
40
FORM #3:
Spill Response Team.................................................................................
42
FORM #4:
Plan Revisions...........................................................................................
43
FORM #5:
Potential Pollutants Inventory.................................................................
45
FORM #6:
Spill Kit Inspection Checklist..................................................................
47
FORM #7:
Significant Spill Log.................................................................................
48
FORM #8:
Annual Structural Stormwater BMP Inspection Form* ......................
49
FORM #9:
Dry -Weather Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment* .......................
50
FORM #10:
FDMD Preventative Maintenance & Good Housekeeping Checklist..
51
FORM #11:
Semi -Annual Site Assessment Log ..........................................................
53
Appendix B: SWPPP Technical Guidance.............................................................................. 54
Appendix C: NPDES Permit No. NCS000247 Excerpt.......................................................... 58
Appendix D: Completed Forms and Checklists...................................................................... 59
*Forms labeled with an asterisk are not currently needed but are included to cover any future
changes to facilities that would then require their use.
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TABLES
Table 1 — Designated Stormwater Discharge Outfalls.................................................................... 4
Table 2 — Typical Fire Station Potentially Polluting Activities...................................................... 8
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 — Aerial View of Company Ten Fire Station................................................................ 5
Exhibit 2 SWPP Team Organization Chart ............................................................................. 25
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Significant SWPPP Goals
Plans should be made to accomplish these goals in a time frame that is reasonable without
sacrificing urgency. Completion of these SWPPP goals should be documented on the SWPPP
Master Implementation and Tracking Schedule. The Plan should be updated following the
guidelines set forth in Section 5 and Appendix B.
Goal
ID#
Significant SWPPP Goal
Target
Date
1
Maintain and update SWPPP documents as needed.
As Needed
2
Devise a plan to minimize and ultimately eliminate vehicle
TBD
wash water from entering the MS4 system.
3
Maintain all components of the remote fueling station to
TBD
prevent stormwater pollution.
4
Replace dumpsters as needed to prevent stormwater pollution.
As Needed
Maintain good housekeeping measures of facilities and
5
grounds to prevent stormwater pollution (i.e.. fueling stations,
Weekly
dum sters, stormdrains
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SWPPP Master Implementation and Tracking Schedule
The following master schedules will guide the fire station in meeting the SWPPP implementation
goals and in reducing stormwater pollution. As items are completed, the completion date should
be noted and initialed. Some items are to be performed daily or weekly, but appear on the list as
verification that this prescribed routine is being followed. Note that items that occur once a year
appear near the end of the checklist. This ordering does not indicate that these items should all
be completed a year from the SWPPP start date, but should be completed throughout the year by
the date listed. Many of annual items require time and effort and should not be left until the end
of the SWPPP year. Upon completion of this schedule, the completed schedule should be placed
in Appendix D, where all completed forms and checklists should be stored.
SWPPP Maintenance and Training Schedule
Year 1
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Required
Target
Date
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Documents
Completion
Complete
Initials
Date
MT-16-01
Initial SWPP Staff Assignments
Once
Form #2
TDB
per Section 5
Review SWPPP and SWPP Staff
Assignments and coordinate any
MT-16-02
changes to the SWPPP with the
Annual
Form #4
TBD
FDMD SWPP Team Leader per
Section 5
As Needed
MT-16-03
Significant Spill Log
per Section
Form #7
As Needed
7.1
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Inspection Schedule
Year 1
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Required
Date Completed
Documents
PG-16-01
Dumpster Structural Inspection
Semi -Annual
--------
Post Copies of Employee Awareness
Initial
PG-16-02
Information
Posting
Appendix B
Sheet Located in Appendix B
PG-16-03
Semi -Annual SPRP Kit Inspection
Semi -Annual
Form #6
PG-16-04
Semi -Annual Stormwater System
Semi -Annual
Form #11
Assessment
PG-16-05
Update Materials Inventory
Monthly
--------
PG-16-06
Remote Fueling Station Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-16-07
Back -Up Generator Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-16-08
Inspect and maintain Stormwater
Monthly
--------
discharge outfalls SDOs
PG-16-09
Perform GH & PM BMP Checklist
Annual
Form#10
PG-16-10
Check for posting of Employee
Continuous
--------
N/A
Awareness Information
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SWPPP Master Implementation and Tracking Schedule
The following master schedules will guide the Fire Station in meeting the SWPPP
implementation goals and in reducing stormwater pollution. As items are completed, the
completion date should be noted and initialed. Some items are to be performed daily or weekly,
but appear on the list as verification that this prescribed routine is being followed. Note that
items that occur once a year appear near the end of the checklist. This ordering does not indicate
that these items should all be completed a year from the SWPPP start date, but should be
completed throughout the year by the date listed. Many of annual items require time and effort
and should not be left until the end of the SWPPP year. Upon completion of this schedule, the
completed schedule should be placed in Appendix D, where all completed forms and checklists
should be stored.
SWPPP Maintenance and Training Schedule
Year 2
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Required
Target
Date
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Documents
Completion
Complete
Initials
Date
Review SWPPP and SWPP Staff
Assignments and coordinate any
MT-17-01
changes to the SWPPP with the
Annual
Form #4
TBD
RPMD SWPP Team Leader per
Section 5
As Needed
MT-17-02
Significant Spill Log
per Section
Form #7
As Needed
7.1
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Inspection Schedule
Year 2
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Required
Date Completed
Documents
PG-17-01
Dumpster Structural Inspection
Semi -Annual
--------
Post Copies of Employee Awareness
Initial
PG-17-02
Information
Posting
Appendix B
Sheet Located in Appendix B
PG-17-03
Semi -Annual SPRP Kit Inspection
Semi -Annual
Form #6
PG-17-04
Semi -Annual Stormwater System
Semi -Annual
Form #11
Assessment
PG-17-05
Update Materials Inventory
Monthly
--------
PG-17-06
Remote Fueling Station Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-17-07
Back -Up Generator Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-17-08
Inspect and maintain Stormwater
Monthly
--------
discharge outfalls SDOs
PG-17-09
Perform GH & PM BMP Checklist
Annual
Form#10
PG-17-10
Check for posting of Employee
Continuous
--------
N/A
Awareness Information
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SWPPP Master Implementation and Tracking Schedule
The following master schedules will guide the Fire Station in meeting the SWPPP
implementation goals and in reducing stormwater pollution. As items are completed, the
completion date should be noted and initialed. Some items are to be performed daily or weekly,
but appear on the list as verification that this prescribed routine is being followed. Note that
items that occur once a year appear near the end of the checklist. This ordering does not indicate
that these items should all be completed a year from the SWPPP start date, but should be
completed throughout the year by the date listed. Many of annual items require time and effort
and should not be left until the end of the SWPPP year. Upon completion of this schedule, the
completed schedule should be placed in Appendix D, where all completed forms and checklists
should be stored.
SWPPP Maintenance and Training Schedule
Year 3
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Required
Target
Date
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Documents
Completion
Complete
Initials
Date
Review SWPPP and SWPP Staff
Assignments and coordinate any
MT-18-01
changes to the SWPPP with the
Annual
Form #4
TBD
FDMD SWPP Team Leader per
Section 5
As Needed
MT-18-02
Significant Spill Log
per Section
Form #7
As Needed
7.1
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Inspection Schedule
Year 3
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Required
Date Completed
Documents
PG-18-01
Dumpster Structural Inspection
Semi -Annual
--------
Post Copies of Employee Awareness
Initial
PG-18-02
Information
Posting
Appendix B
Sheet Located in Appendix B
PG-18-03
Semi -Annual SPRP Kit Inspection
Semi -Annual
Form #6
PG-18-04
Semi -Annual Stormwater System
Semi -Annual
Form #11
Assessment
PG-18-05
Update Materials Inventory
Monthly
--------
PG-18-06
Remote Fueling Station Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-18-07
Back -Up Generator Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-18-08
Inspect and maintain Stormwater
Monthly
--------
discharge outfalls SDOs
PG-18-09
Perform GH & PM BMP Checklist
Annual
Form#10
PG-18-10
Check for posting of Employee
Continuous
--------
N/A
Awareness Information
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SWPPP Master Implementation and Tracking Schedule
The following master schedules will guide the Fire Station in meeting the SWPPP
implementation goals and in reducing stormwater pollution. As items are completed, the
completion date should be noted and initialed. Some items are to be performed daily or weekly,
but appear on the list as verification that this prescribed routine is being followed. Note that
items that occur once a year appear near the end of the checklist. This ordering does not indicate
that these items should all be completed a year from the SWPPP start date, but should be
completed throughout the year by the date listed. Many of annual items require time and effort
and should not be left until the end of the SWPPP year. Upon completion of this schedule, the
completed schedule should be placed in Appendix D, where all completed forms and checklists
should be stored.
SWPPP Maintenance and Training Schedule
Year 4
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Required
Target
Date
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Documents
Completion
Complete
Initials
Date
Review SWPPP and SWPP Staff
Assignments and coordinate any
MT-19-01
changes to the SWPPP with the
Annual
Form #4
TBD
RPMD SWPP Team Leader per
Section 5
As Needed
MT-19-02
Significant Spill Log
per Section
Form #7
As Needed
7.1
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Preventative Maintenance, Good Housekeeping, and
Inspection Schedule
Year 4
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Required
Date Completed
Documents
PG-19-01
Dumpster Structural Inspection
Semi -Annual
--------
Post Copies of Employee Awareness
Initial
PG-19-02
Information
Posting
Appendix B
Sheet Located in Appendix B
PG-19-03
Semi -Annual SPRP Kit Inspection
Semi -Annual
Form #6
PG-19-04
Semi -Annual Stormwater System
Semi -Annual
Form #11
Assessment
PG-19-05
Update Materials Inventory
Monthly
--------
PG-19-06
Remote Fueling Station Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-19-07
Back -Up Generator Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-19-08
Inspect and maintain Stormwater
Monthly
--------
discharge outfalls SDOs
PG-19-09
Perform GH & PM BMP Checklist
Annual
Form#10
PG-19-10
Check for posting of Employee
Continuous
--------
N/A
Awareness Information
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SWPPP Master Implementation and Tracking Schedule
The following master schedules will guide the Fire Station in meeting the SWPPP
implementation goals and in reducing stormwater pollution. As items are completed, the
completion date should be noted and initialed. Some items are to be performed daily or weekly,
but appear on the list as verification that this prescribed routine is being followed. Note that
items that occur once a year appear near the end of the checklist. This ordering does not indicate
that these items should all be completed a year from the SWPPP start date, but should be
completed throughout the year by the date listed. Many of annual items require time and effort
and should not be left until the end of the SWPPP year. Upon completion of this schedule, the
completed schedule should be placed in Appendix D, where all completed forms and checklists
should be stored.
SWPPP Maintenance and Training Schedule
Year 5
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Required
Target
Date
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Documents
Completion
Complete
Initials
Date
Review SWPPP and SWPP Staff
Assignments and coordinate any
MT-20-01
changes to the SWPPP with the
Annual
Form #4
TBD
RPMD SWPP Team Leader per
Section 5
As Needed
MT-20-02
Significant Spill Log
per Section
Form #7
As Needed
7.1
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Preventative Maintenance, Good Housekeeping, and
Inspection Schedule
Year 5
SWPPP Start Date: 01/01/2016
Item #
Item Description
Frequency
Required
Date Completed
Documents
PG-20-01
Dumpster Structural Inspection
Semi -Annual
--------
Post Copies of Employee Awareness
Initial
PG-20-02
Information
Posting
Appendix B
Sheet Located in Appendix B
PG-20-03
Semi -Annual SPRP Kit Inspection
Semi -Annual
Form #6
PG-20-04
Semi -Annual Stormwater System
Semi -Annual
Form #11
Assessment
PG-20-05
Update Materials Inventory
Monthly
--------
PG-20-06
Remote Fueling Station Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-20-07
Back -Up Generator Inspection
Semi-Annual
--------
PG-20-08
Inspect and maintain Stormwater
Monthly
--------
discharge outfalls SDOs
PG-20-09
Perform GH & PM BMP Checklist
Annual
Form#10
PG-20-10
Check for posting of Employee
Continuous
--------
N/A
Awareness Information
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for North Carolina
Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Permits
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP, also called herein the Plan) is a document
developed to address ways to manage, operate, and react to minimize the likelihood of causing or
allowing stormwater pollution. The Plan provides a flexible means to develop site -specific
measures of pollutant reduction and control. The Plan is an element of the Pollution Prevention
and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations for the City of Winston-Salem's National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (NCS000247). The Plan is to be
designed to achieve two main objectives:
(1) Identify potential sources of stormwater pollution
(2) Describe the methods by which the facility will reduce the amount of pollutants
carried in the discharging stormwater
The Plan is not to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources (NC DEMLR) Division of Environmental Management (DEM) or to the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unless requested. The Plan should be available for
review upon request. The plan should be kept current to prevent deficiencies in the methods to
reduce stormwater pollution described by the plan.
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1. City of Winston-Salem Company Ten Fire Station Overview
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1.1 Typical Facility Description
Generally, a typical Winston-Salem Fire Station consists of a main building with two garage
bays for the storage of firefighting apparatus such as fire trucks and related vehicles, personal
protective equipment (i.e. clothing, helmet, goggles), fire hoses and other specialized equipment.
The number of bays vary by fire station based on equipment storage needs; however, the
majority of the stations consist of two garage bays. Each garage bay has one to two floor drains
that first lead to an oil -water separator before tying into the sanitary sewer system. The janitorial
closet with a mop sink is also typically housed inside the garage bays to clean equipment.
Cleaning products are kept in small quantities at the mop sink in closed containers.
A materials storage closet is typically separate from the garage
bays and located inside the main building. The materials housed
in the storage closet are used on a day to day basis, such as
cleaning products, vehicle washing solution, diesel additive for
the trucks and personnel protective equipment. The chemicals
stored at each fire station typically do not exceed household
quantities and are stored in labeled containers. Material safety
data sheets (MSDSs) are kept at each fire station for the products
used and stored at each station.
Image 1.1.1 - A typical
materials storage closet A remote diesel fueling station and a
back-up generator are located at
majority of the fire stations. Lock out tag out procedures are utilized at
each fire station to prevent unauthorized use of the remote fueling
station. The diesel fuel above -ground storage tanks (AST) are
inspected regularly for leaks by the fire fighters on duty. Secondary
containment is present at each remote fueling station. Each station
keeps Oil Dry onsite in the event of a spill. The remote fueling stations
are filled by Fleet Services as needed. A back-up generator is located
at the majority of the fire stations in case of a power outage. The back-
up generators use #2 Fuel Oil. The stations either use an AST to store
the #2 fuel oil or it is stored within the
Image 1.1.3 — Back-up
generator
back-up generator unit.
Image 1.1.2 —
Remote fueling
station
Vehicle washing occurs at each station
on an as needed basis to keep the trucks in clean working order.
The location of vehicle washing varies by station; however,
washing of vehicles occurs outside at the majority of the stations.
Several stations are equipped to wash the vehicles inside the
garage bays, but that is not typical. Each station stores the
vehicle washing solution and equipment onsite.
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Each fire station is responsible for maintaining the grounds and
utilizes a storage shed to house the lawn maintenance equipment.
Oil dry is stored inside the sheds with the lawn equipment in the
event of a spill. The sheds are also used to store other materials
that cannot go inside the materials storage closet inside the fire
station. The sheds are locked and the keys are stored inside the
fire station.
A typical fire station will also include living quarters (e.g. a
kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.) for the fire Image 1.1.4 —Typical
firefighters on duty. There is also office space for full time storage shed
employees. Several stations also have public -use recycling
dumpsters maintained by the City. The dumpsters should be stored on a concrete or asphalt pad
and have a proper working lid.
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1.2 Company Ten Fire Station Location Information
The Company Ten Fire Station is located in the central portion of Forsyth County west of the
central business district of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is located near the
Hanes Mall area The Company Ten Fire Station is bounded by Country Club Road on the north
and Jonestown Road on the east. To the south it is bounded by a childcare center and to the east
by small business establishments. The site can be accessed via both Country Club Road and
Jonestown Road. Nearby major transportation routes include Business Interstate 40/US
Highway 421 to the south and east and also Interstate 40 to south. The facility in total covers
0.68 acres on three parcels. The fire station's stormwater drains into a municipal separate
stormwater sewer system (MS4). The outfall into Silas Creek is approximately 0.4 miles to the
west.
Exhibit 1 shows an aerial view of the Company Ten Fire Station, including the storm discharge
outfalls (SDOs), overland flow direction arrows, and potentially polluting activity areas. The
latitude and longitude for each SDOs is documented in Table 1 along with the specific receiving
waters for each outfall. Refer to Section 7 for a narrative description of site drainage.
Storm Discharge Outfall (SDO) naming abbreviations observe the following nomenclature: the
term SDO is succeeded by a hyphen and three letters that correspond to the storm drain number.
For example, SDO-1 indicates the first SDO at Company Ten Fire Station. This method can be
used for naming any SDOs designated as such in the future.
Table I — Design ed Stormwater Discharge Outfalls
Stormwater
Type and
Discharge
General
Receiving
Latitude
Longitude
Outfall
Location
Waters
ID
Description
SDO-1
Inlet grate with
360 04' 45.89" N
800 20' 08.00" W
Silas Creek
15" concrete pipe
SDO-2
Inlet grate with
360 04' 46.00" N
800 20' 08.28" W
Silas Creek
15" concrete pipe
SDO-3
Inlet grate with
o
36 04 46.11 N
o „
80 20 08.62 W
Silas Creek
15" concrete pipe
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Exhibit 1— Aerial View of COMDanv Ten Fire Station
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1.2.1 Proximity to 303d-Listed Waters
The Fire Station discussed in this plan discharges stormwater to Silas Creek and ultimately into
Muddy Creek. Silas Creek and the individual tributary are not currently 303d-listed; however,
Muddy Creek is 303d-listed for copper and zinc. The standards set by the state of North
Carolina for copper and zinc are 7 micrograms/liter and 50 micrograms/liter, respectively. These
standards are recorded in Section 213.0211 of the North Carolina "Redbook," which is the legal
document that assigns action levels to pollutants in surface waters of the state of North Carolina.
It is unlikely that the discharge from Winston-Salem City fire stations would contribute any
significant amounts of either copper or zinc into the tributaries of Muddy Creeks.
Winston-Salem discharges stormwater from its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)
under an NPDES Phase I MS4 stormwater permit. Therefore, all point source as well as the
nonpoint source loading from the watershed area that is inside boundaries of the municipalities
of Winston-Salem, as well as all urban areas inside the zone of influence, are included in the
WLA (Waste Load Allocation) section of the TMDL. The coverage of these permits indicates
that runoff from the fire station sites is required to meet the standards of the TMDL.
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1.2.2 Outfall Certification
This plan includes a certification for fire stations (where SDOs are present) that all designated
stormwater discharge outfalls (SDOs) have been evaluated for the presence of non-stormwater
(illicit) discharges. Initial evaluations for non-stormwater discharges were made during dry -
weather observations of designated SDOs (if they were present) at the facility and are included in
the site -specific narrative in Section 7. A dry -weather observation is one made after a 72-hour
period without precipitation. If the facility has no identifiable SDO, it has appropriately not been
assessed for dry weather non-stormwater discharges.
Good housekeeping measures will ensure that a walkthrough of each site is performed annually,
at which point any issues that arise can be addressed as needed. None of these sites are industrial
in nature and none have activity areas that would be likely to contribute non-stormwater
discharges with any observable regularity. Good housekeeping measures should be adequate to
minimize pollution from these fire stations. Should these conditions change in the future, a
blank form for making future annual dry weather non-stormwater discharge assessments can be
found in Appendix A.
An illicit discharge is defined as any discharge to the municipal separate storm sewer system that
contains substances other than stormwater, except for discharges allowed under a NPDES permit
or explicitly exempted in the regulations. Non-stormwater discharges often occur due to illicit
connections to the storm drain system. As a result of these illicit connections contaminated
wastewater can enter into storm drains or directly into local waters before receiving treatment
from a wastewater treatment plant. Illicit connections may be intentional or may be unknown to
the property owner and often are due to the connection of floor drains to the storm sewer system.
Such interconnections must be disconnected or covered by an NPDES permit.
Examples of illicit, non-stormwater discharge include:
• Any water used directly in a
manufacturing process
• Air conditioner condensate with
added chemicals
• Product -contact cooling water
Examples of exempted discharges include:
• Uncontaminated groundwater
• Foundation and footing drains
• Air -conditioner condensate without
added chemicals
• Springs
• Discharges of uncontaminated
potable water
• Waterline and fire hydrant flushing
• Flows from riparian habitats and
wetlands
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• Vehicle or equipment wash water
• Sanitary wastes
• Petroleum products
• Discharges resulting from fire-
fighting
• Irrigation water (without
concentrations of landscaping
chemicals)
• Wash waters from buildings and
pavement that contain no soap
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2. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
This SWM Plan consists of a summary of typical practices and activities as well as a listing of
non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) one would expect to find at a typical fire
station. Deviations from these typical processes will be documented in Section 7. Structural
issues associated with the stormwater drainage system or structural stormwater BMPs present at
a fire station will also be discussed in this Section. Additionally, all scheduled activity items are
included in the SWPPP Implementation and Tracking Schedules in the front of the Plan.
2.1 Potentially Polluting Activity Summary (Typical Facility)
This section provides a brief overview of the typical activities practiced at a fire station in
Winston-Salem. The activities listed are those mentioned as potential stormwater pollutant
generators in the EPA Multi -Sector General Permit (MSGP) Fact Sheets. The location of these
activities at each fire station will be detailed on the individual site maps. These potentially
polluting activities are:
Materials Storage: Storage practices for potential pollutants (Minimal at these sites)
Materials Loading/Unloading: Loading/Unloading activities for potential pollutants (Minimal at
these sites)
Waste Management and Disposal: Waste handling, storage, disposal
Building and Grounds Maintenance: Landscaping, trash pick-up.
Vehicle Washing and Vehicle Refueling_ Washing practices and vehicle refueling practices.
Table 2 — Typical Fire station Potentially Polluting Activities
Potentially Polluting
Potential Pollutants
Location
Activity
A
Solid Waste Management
Trash
Near Fire Station Buildings
and Disposal Dumpster
B
Materials Storage
See site specific section for
Varies with site
applicable details
C
Materials
See site specific section for
Varies with site
Loading/Unloading
applicable details
D
Building and Grounds
Fertilizer, Herbicide
Landscaped Areas
Maintenance
E
Vehicle Washing and
Vehicle Refueling
Wash water and diesel fuel
Varies with site
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2.1.1 Materials Storage
A typical fire station does not have bulk materials storage except for peak blue def diesel fluid.
The largest concentration of materials would be in a storage room or other designated location
within the main building of the fire station where cleaning chemicals are stored. Even in this
designated location, no storage would be present that would be classified as `bulk.' There is an
outdoor storage building at this fire station, stormwater pollution from materials should be
minimal. By following good housekeeping procedures, fire stations can ensure that they are not
contributing pollutants to their stormwater runoff from materials storage.
2.1.2 Materials Loading/Unloading
Like materials storage, materials loading and unloading at a typical fire station is minimal. Other
than the delivery of cleaning chemicals, there is limited delivery of potentially polluting
materials. Delivery of these items would not be in quantities classified as `bulk,' so stormwater
pollution from these loading and unloading activities should also be minimal. By following
good housekeeping procedures, the fire stations can reasonably ensure that they are not
contributing pollutants from materials loading or unloading to their stormwater runoff.
2.1.3 Waste Management and Disposal
At a typical fire station, waste management and disposal usually consists of a few dumpsters and
possibly a recycling dumpster. These dumpsters should be placed such that they are not in close
proximity to storm drains, and ideally would be placed on concrete pads as opposed to asphalt.
Any berming, curbing, or dumpster placement that minimizes the likelihood of stormwater run-
on or runoff is also ideal, as it helps to prevent organic matter and trash from mixing with
stormwater.
Many of the fire stations have kitchens for the use of preparing food for firefighter while on duty.
The drains for these kitchens connect to the sanitary sewer system and do not contribute to
stormwater pollution.
2.1.4 Building and Grounds Maintenance
In addition to managing the small amount of chemicals stored inside the fire station buildings,
fire station staff should be mindful of activities performed by contractors or other off -site parties.
Several activities involving, mulching, or painting could potentially lead to stormwater pollution
if contractors clean their equipment or dispose of excess materials in or around storm drains.
Landscaping services are performed by the fire department staff. By informing contractors and
staff of their duty to avoid disposing of pollutants incorrectly during such activities, site
management can avoid inadvertent stormwater pollution.
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2.1.5 Vehicle Washing and Refueling
The fire trucks are washed and refueled on a regular basis at each facility to keep the trucks in
clean working order. At a typical fire station, the vehicles are washed in a designated area with a
cherry red washing solution by the fire station staff. The washing solution is stored inside the
facility in sealed containers. Measures should be taken to prevent the wash water from entering
the MS4 system.
A typical fire station is equipped with a remote diesel fueling station to refuel the trucks on site.
The only station which does not have this is the Company Seventeen Fire Station due to its
location within the Salem Lake Watershed protection area. Each remote fueling station is
equipped with a shut on and off switch located inside the building. Staff using the fuel pump
have to enter the building to turn the pump system on to fuel a vehicle. The diesel ASTs
associated with the remote fueling stations are located within secondary containment to prevent
pollution.
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2.2 BMP Summary
The following is a summary of applicable non-structural BMPs for the previously discussed
potentially polluting activities taking place at a typical fire station. This discussion will cover the
BMPs being implemented for the activities described in the previous sections: materials storage,
materials loading/unloading, waste management and disposal, and building and grounds
maintenance. Even though most of the building and grounds maintenance is performed by fire
department, the BMPs for this activity are provided in order to assist facility staff to prevent
deviations from these BMPs.
2.2.1 Materials Storage
♦ Store & handle reactive, ignitable, or flammable materials in compliance with applicable
codes.
♦ Organize materials such that inspection is not impeded or impossible.
♦ Store materials on concrete pads (or indoors) to allow for cleanup of spills or leaks.
♦ Cover and/or enclose storage areas.
♦ Properly dispose of chemicals that are no longer in use.
♦ Inventory fluids to more easily identify leakage sources.
♦ Confine storage to low -traffic, specified areas outside of drainage pathways and away
from surface waters.
♦ Use effective inventory control to reduce volume of pollutants stored on -site.
♦ Inspect and sweep areas regularly to remove potential pollutants.
♦ Maintain an inventory of spill clean-up supplies.
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2.2.2 Materials Loading/Unloading
♦ Perform loading/unloading activities on an impervious pad for easy collection of spilled
materials.
♦ Use dry cleanup methods instead of washing the areas down.
♦ Inspect the loading/unloading areas to detect problems before they occur.
♦ Inspect all containers prior to loading/unloading of any raw or spent materials.
♦ Train employees in spill prevention, control, and cleanup.
♦ Close/protect all nearby storm drains during loading/unloading activities in surrounding
areas.
♦ Train employees on proper loading/unloading techniques.
♦ Confine loading/unloading activities to a designated area (indoors or under a covered area
if possible).
♦ Cover loading/unloading areas with permanent cover (e.g. roofs) or temporary cover (e.g.
tarps).
♦ Maintain an inventory of spill clean-up supplies.
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2.2.3 Waste Management and Disposal
♦ Ship all wastes to offsite licensed disposal or treatment facilities.
♦ Place waste piles, dumpsters, hoppers on impermeable surfaces.
♦ Institute waste source reduction and recycling.
♦ Inspect waste management areas for leaking containers, spills, damaged containers,
uncovered waste piles, dumpsters, hoppers.
♦ Train employees on waste management and disposal practices for all materials.
♦ Empty mop buckets only into sanitary sewer drains.
♦ Provide diversion berms, dikes, or grassed swales around the perimeter of the waste
storage areas to limit run-on.
♦ Provide diversion berms, dikes, or grassed swales around the perimeter of the waste
storage areas to limit run-off to storm drains.
♦ Ensure hazardous & solid waste practices are performed in accordance with applicable
federal, state, and local requirements.
♦ Store wastes in covered, leak proof containers (e.g., dumpsters, drums).
♦ Conduct waste reduction assessment.
♦ Check grounds for litter regularly.
♦ Ensure all dumpsters have lids, drain caps, and are structurally sound.
♦ Ensure that all lids and drains are kept closed.
♦ Maintain an inventory of spill clean-up supplies.
♦ Watch for leaks or spills from vehicles and clean them up properly
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2.2.4 Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
♦ Observe applicable federal, state, and local regulations when using fertilizers, pesticides,
and herbicides.
♦ Follow recommended application rates and methods (i.e., do not apply in excess of
vegetative requirements).
♦ Have materials such as absorbent pads to clean up spills.
♦ Irrigate slowly to prevent runoff and then only as much as is needed.
♦ Properly dispose of all empty material containers.
♦ Use no detergents or additives in pressure wash water.
♦ Clean pavement and sidewalk if fertilizer is spilled on these surfaces before applying
irrigation water.
♦ Train employees in spill prevention and cleanup.
♦ Consider the use of non -toxic pest/weed control measures.
♦ Clean up solids in areas to be pressure washed before washing.
♦ Work fertilizers into the soil rather than merely broadcasting them onto the surface.
♦ Do not dispose of landscaping debris in storm drains or waterways.
♦ Check storm drains to ensure landscaping material is not accumulating when doing
nearby landscaping work.
♦ Optimize weather conditions to allow minimal exposure of chemicals to rainwater.
♦ Mix chemicals for herbicide/pesticide application under roof/not in close proximity of a
storm drain.
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2.2.5 Vehicle Washing and Refueling
♦ Wash all vehicles inside the facility if possible.
♦ If washing vehicles outside, prevent and dispose of all vehicle wash water in accordance
with local ordinance.
♦ Weekly inspections of remote fueling components for leaks and damage.
♦ Utilize "lock out tag out" procedures for remote fueling.
♦ Inspect and sweep areas regularly to remove potential pollutants.
♦ Maintain and use (as needed) fully -stocked spill clean-up kits (See Section 3.4).
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3. Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)
The Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP) identifies spill prevention and cleanup
procedures for areas and processes in which spills may potentially occur. The SPRP must
incorporate a risk assessment of potential pollutant sources based on a typical materials
inventory of a fire station. For the purposes of providing a point of reference for this fire station,
this plan will include a typical materials inventory and base the SPRP on that inventory. Section
7 will include a site -specific materials inventory which illustrates any variation from the
materials inventory discussed in Section 3.1. Facility personnel on -site during facility operations
that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff through spills or exposure of materials
associated with the facility operations should have reviewed the posted employee awareness
information and should ensure these operations follow all BMPs set forth in this plan. Contact
numbers for spill clean-up and response are included in the employee awareness information.
3.1 Typical Materials Inventory
A materials inventory system involves the identification of all sources and quantities of
"significant" materials that may be exposed to direct precipitation or stormwater runoff at a
particular site. "Significant" materials are substances related to potentially polluting activities
such as process chemicals, raw materials, fuels, pesticides, and fertilizers. A typical SWPPP
would include a monthly inventory requirement to track the quantities of potentially polluting
materials at individual sites, but the fire stations are uniformly devoid of significant quantities of
any polluting materials. The exception is where there is some chemical storage. The result is
that monthly inventory is not necessary at most of the sites, unless large quantities of
potential pollutants start to be stored at a given site. Form #5 is provided in Appendix A for
reference, as each facility will have a form to take inventory within their site -specific SWPPP.
Guidance on the inventory process is included on the back side of the form.
Normally a table of potential pollutants would be included in this section, but the typical fire
station in Winston-Salem does not have pollutants in storage that are a risk to stormwater. The
only materials typically found at a fire station are the minimal cleaning and maintenance supplies
needed for the daily cleaning of the fire station building interior. The quantities of these items
are very small, and the items are typically stored in a janitorial closet and the storage room.
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3.2 Spill Risk Assessment
In order to recommend procedures for responding to a spill, it is necessary to identify the areas
where spills are most likely to occur, and more specifically, areas where spills are likely to enter
the environment through the storm drain system. The areas of concern below are classified by
proximity to a nearby storm drain. Level of risk is determined by this proximity combined with
the presence of spillable materials being used in a way that could expose them to stormwater.
This section will discuss common activities that could lead to stormwater pollution at a fire
station. Following Good Housekeeping procedures should minimize the associated risk from the
associated activities in these areas.
At fire station, the risk of stormwater pollution is minimal from routine activities at the sites.
Dumpsters can be a source of pollutants, but this issue can easily be mitigated by following good
housekeeping procedures. All workers at the site should be aware of employees, contractors, and
visitors such that an accidental non-stormwater discharge does not occur from vehicle washing,
mop buckets, painters, or other parties present on the site.
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3.3 SPRP Equipment
In the event that spill prevention measures fail, a swiftly executed response will be needed to
minimize contamination of stormwater. The spill response plan is developed based on the spill
potential scenarios identified, thus equipment necessary to combat these same scenarios should
be available. At all times during the operation of this facility, personnel should be available to
respond to small spills that can be cleaned up using dry granular absorbent and a broom.
Because of the infrequent use of these sites in ways that would likely lead to spills of materials
only minimally stocked spill kits are necessary at the fire stations. The FDMD should use its
fully -stocked spill kits when the situation requires it. A reduced inventory of clean-up materials
should be maintained at the fire station in order to deal with spill events. This reduced inventory
should consist of:
• A container capable of holding all materials clearly labeled "SPILL KIT" (e.g. 5 gallon
bucket with lid)
• Dry granular absorbent (such as kitty litter)
• Material disposal bags
• Nitrile gloves
Other supplemental safety equipment that should be available at all times:
• Fire extinguishers
• Two-way radios/cell phone (personal cell phones of employees may suffice)
• Shovel
• Broom/dustpan
*The Fire Department Spill Response Team should be contacted for any spills that exceed the
absorbent capability of this small spill kit. See Section 3.5 for detailed notification procedures.
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3.4 Spill Response, Containment, Diversion, Isolation, Cleanup
This section of the SPRP covers to procedures for initial response to a spill of potential
pollutants. The procedures differ based on the severity of the spill and are classified as
emergency situations or non -emergency situations. The appropriate sequences of actions are
listed for both cases. Do not attempt actions that may lead to the endangerment of you,
other personnel, or any bystanders.
The actions for an emergency situation are as follows:
1. Evacuate the premises.
2. Contact 911 and other emergency responders as the situation dictates (SRT duty).
3. Attend to those in need of medical attention.
4. Notify on -site supervisors.
5. Notify the City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division.
In the event of a non -emergency spill, the following procedures should be followed:
1. Immediately alert area occupants and supervisor.
2. Stop the spill at its source if this can be accomplished without endangering yourself or
others.
3. Isolate all potential environmental receptors (storm drains, strip drains that connect to
storm drains, etc.).
4. If the material does not pose an immediate risk to personal health; use dry absorbent or
other approved materials to clean up the spill, then dispose of used absorbents and other
waste material.
5. Contact HAZMAT responders, on -site supervisors (SRT leader) as needed.
6. Notify the City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division in accordance with guidance
provided in Section 3.5.
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3.5 Notification Procedures
Facility employees should be notified of a spill that could pose an immediate risk to their health
through all communication networks necessary to disseminate the information to all staff. A
staff member who encounters a spill should take whatever emergency action is warranted, then
contact the SRT Leader who will in turn contact the facility director and emergency personnel.
Except for significant emergencies, the SRT Leader, or someone he designates, is the only one
who should call off -site responders. The following numbers are for significant emergency
situations only.
Initial Notification/Emergency Response..........................................................911
Fire Marshall (Non-Emergency).....................................................(336)-773-7969
Local Emergency Management Office...........................................(336)-661-6440
State Emergency Response Coordinator.......................................(800)-858-0368
North Carolina DEMLR (office hours)..........................................(336)-776-9800
(after hours).............................................(336)-858-0368
911 need only be called if there is a fire, medical emergency, or if a fire or explosion is eminent.
The Local Emergency Management Office should only be called if the spill is a hazardous
substance or the quantity of the spill is very large. The State Emergency Response Coordinator
need only be called if the spill is an extremely hazardous substance or the spill reaches the waters
of the State. DEMLR need only be called if the spill reaches the waters of the State and is in a
large quantity.
National Response Center...............................................................(800)-424-8802
USEPA Region IV............................................................................(404)-562-8700
CHEMTREC (24-hour information line)......................................(800)-424-9300
National Poison Control Center.....................................................(800)-222-1222
The National Response Center should only be called if the spilled material is a CERCLA
hazardous substance and has entered the waters of the State. The NRC will notify the USEPA.
The National Poison Control Center should be contacted for information regarding the effect of
the spilled material on human health, while CHEMTREC can be a reference for chemical
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properties of and handling procedures for the spilled material. The following numbers are non -
emergency numbers:
OperationsSupervisor.............................................................(336)-xxx-xxx
Assistant Operations Supervisor...........................................(336)-xxx-xxxx
MaintenanceSupervisor........................................................(336)-xxx-xxxx
City Stormwater Division
Keith Huffs Office.............................................................(336)-747-6962
Keith Huff's Cell.................................................................(336)-406-3332
Jamal Clark's Office..........................................................(336)-747-6964
Jamal Clark's Cell............................................................ (336)-416-2403
In the event of all spills, emergency or otherwise, Fire Department Maintenance Division
supervisors should be notified as directed in Section 3.4. If the spill enters the stormwater
collection and conveyance system, notify the City Stormwater Division office within 24 hours of
the spill.
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4. Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping (PM&GH)
Program
This program documents schedules of inspections and maintenance activities of stormwater
control systems, material handling practices, and cleaning processes. Best Management
Practices (BMPs) are recommended that minimize exposure of pollutants to stormwater and keep
the facility clean. The program also helps to minimize the risk of accidental spills and maintain
an inventory of all activities and materials at the facility. Employee Awareness is an important
facet of this program that increases the ability of staff members in contributing to the prevention
of stormwater pollution. Section 6 discusses Employee Awareness and Appendix B includes an
information sheet to post in order to make the necessary information to whomever may be
working at the fire stations.
4.1 Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance involves upkeep of two separate facets of any facility; the stormwater
collection and conveyance system, and the equipment or facilities used in daily processes. A
good preventative maintenance program should include periodic maintenance and inspection of
equipment and stormwater control structures.
Stormwater Collection Systems
The Stormwater collection system assessment consists of a semi-annual walkthrough of the site
to check for structural issues associated with the stormwater collection and conveyance system.
Assessors should look for sedimentation. A staff member from each fire station should perform
the check. Dry weather non-stormwater discharge assessments are not necessary for these sites,
but a form is provided in Appendix A should this condition change in the future. By following
the BMPs set forth in this plan and by making sure employees are aware of the sources of
stormwater pollution, these sites should be able to minimize stormwater pollution at their
individual locations.
Facilities and Equipment
Inspecting facilities, checking equipment, and servicing items in need of repair reduce the
occurrence of spills which in turn protects stormwater. The FDMD and fire station staff have
only the fire station buildings and grounds with which to be concerned, as there is no equipment
used on a regular basis at the sites. Employees should be mindful of the condition of facilities
throughout daily routines as well as follow the recommended BMPs set forth in this plan. Any
work being done at the site (e.g. kitchen renovations) by contractors or other parties should be
done in a manner consistent with stormwater pollution prevention.
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4.2 Good Housekeeping
While preventative maintenance refers to items that allow an organization to maintain its
equipment and facilities in good working order, good housekeeping is focused on the daily
activities and practices of a facility that maintain general cleanliness and organization. Together
these two program elements will work to reduce stormwater pollution. This section applies to
the regular activities of the facility. Refer to the schedule of activities provided at the front of the
Plan for more information.
Waste
• Dump all cleaning wastewater into sanitary sewer drain located in the janitorial closet.
• Inspect daily to ensure dumpsters are structurally sound, not overfilled, and lids are
closed.
• Police the facility for litter daily (and check for vegetation debris clogging storm drains).
• Ensure that trash can barrels are structurally sound, lined with a bag, and emptied on a
regular basis.
• During litter pickup, remove sediment, litter, and debris from stormwater inlet grates and
throats.
• Do not allow trash and debris to accumulate in and around loading areas, waste storage
areas, and materials storage areas.
Storage
• Maintain an active inventory of potentially polluting materials for each site.
• Label all hazardous materials appropriately; provide access to Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) for all personnel.
• Store materials in appropriate containers and away from stormwater drainage paths.
• Instruct and monitor contractors on -site to ensure they follow good housekeeping in
their area of work and with the materials they use.
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5. Responsible Party
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan must identify specific employees responsible for the
overall coordination, development, implementation, and revision to the Plan. Typically, a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team is established at a City facility to perform these tasks.
Given the limited amount of full-time staff at each fire station, the Assistant Fire Chief will be
responsible to ensure that all tasks associated with this SWPPP are accomplished. The Assistant
Fire Chief may, at their discretion, assign specific tasks and responsibilities to individual
employees under their direct supervision, but the Assistant Fire Chief shall retain ultimate
responsibility for proper and complete implementation of the SWPPP. Performing larger -scale
site maintenance such as repairing stormwater collection and conveyance structures or dumpsters
will require assistance/coordination with the FDMD.
Exhibit 2 on the following page is the SWPP Team Organization Chart that was established
during the initial development of this Plan. The chart presents a schematic structure of a typical
Team and can be used by the Assistant Fire Chief to structure their staff assignments to meet
SWPPP requirements. The SWPP staff assignments should be reviewed at least annually by the
Assistant Fire Chief. A copy of Form #2 in Appendix A can be used to structure future staff
assignments and to make any required adjustments to the specific staff positions supporting the
Assistant Fire Chief. The back side of Form #2 can be used to assign individual responsibilities.
The assignment of responsibilities of the individuals should be reviewed at least once annually as
well.
The responsibilities of the Assistant Fire Chief are as follows:
♦ Scheduling and performing Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program
activities as prescribed by this Plan
♦ Implementing the Spill Prevention and Response Plan as prescribed by this Plan
♦ Scheduling and performing twice annual assessments as prescribed by this Plan (storm
drainage system structures)
♦ Coordinating the implementation of best management practices (including non-structural
and structural) at the facility
♦ Keeping records and SWPPP contents current with operating procedures and
identification of staff assignments
♦ Evaluating the adequacy of the SWPPP and coordinating any modifications necessary to
keep the SWPPP current with FDMD SWPP Team Leader
Appendix B contains guidance for the review and revision of this Plan. A copy of Form #4 in
Appendix A should be used to keep a Record of Amendments to this Plan. The copy with
recorded amendments should be stored in Appendix D.
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Exhibit 2 — SWPP Team Organization Chart
FDMD Supervisor City of
Winston-Salem
Stormwater
Division
SWPPT Leader
77
SWPP TEAM
Name• Title:
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6. Employee Awareness
Due to the volunteer/temporary basis of many fire station employees, the following is a checklist
of information/procedures that should be consistent at the fire station, regardless of who is
present. A reproducible page with this information is included in Appendix B for the purpose of
providing an information sheet to be posted at the Company No. Ten Fire Station. The page
should be laminated and posted (and remain posted) in a reliable location (on the inside of the
janitor closet door is a common place) and on the spill kit container.
Spill Prevention and Response
♦ If a spill of pollutants occurs on fire department grounds, use the spill kit located at the
facility to absorb the spilled material, sweep the spent absorbent into a trash bag, and
dispose of in the trash or dumpster.
♦ If the spill merits an emergency situation, see Section 3.5 of the SWPPP for this facility
for notification procedures.
Good Housekeeping:
♦ Perform regular vacuuming and/or sweeping.
♦ Promptly clean up spilled materials according to Spill Prevention and Response Plan
(SPRP) 3.4.
♦ Dispose of cleaning wastewater in the sanitary sewer connection in the janitorial closet.
♦ Identify places where spill response equipment is located.
♦ Display signs reminding employees of the importance and procedures of good
housekeeping.
♦ Ensure dumpsters are plugged, lids are closed, and dumpsters are positioned correctly on
concrete pad or other approved location.
♦ Track and document the successful implementation of the housekeeping schedule on a
checklist or inspection forms (FORM #10 in SWPPP).
♦ Neatly organize stored materials.
♦ Identify all toxic and hazardous substances stored, handled, or produced onsite.
♦ Discuss handling procedures for these materials.
♦ View the Winston-Salem Stormwater Division training video for good housekeeping
practices.
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7. Fire Station Ten Site Narrative
Facility Features
The following list summarizes facilities and features at this fire station:
❖ Four Bay Facility
❖ Office
•'• Living Quarters
•'• Kitchen
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❖ Chemical Storage
❖ No. Remote Fuel Oil and Generator
❖ Cleaning Supplies
❖ 550 gallon fuel dispenser
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7.1 Significant Spills
The Company Ten has no record of significant spills within the last 3 years. A log to record any
future significant spills is included in Appendix A. The EPA has defined "significant spills" to
include releases within a 24-hour period of hazardous substances in excess of reportable
quantities under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act and Section 102 of CERCLA. Reportable
quantities are set amounts of substances in pounds, gallons, or other units and are listed in 40
CFR Part 117 and 40 CFR Part 302. Releases are defined to include any spilling, leaking,
pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or
disposing into the environment. Appendix D in the Master SWPPP document includes Table
117.3 from 40 CFR Part 117 which is a list of common hazardous materials and the
corresponding reportable quantities. For a comprehensive list, see 40 CFR Part 302 (§302.4).
7.2 Site Drainage Narrative
This section contains a general description of the stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) at the
Company Ten Fire Station as observed during a site visit on April 23, 2015. Three SDOs were
identified and are shown on the overall facility site map, Exhibit 4. Below is a summary of the
descriptive system used to identify the functional condition (measure of functionality) and
structural condition (measure of structural integrity) of each SDO.
Qualification of Condition and Construction Ratings
Functional Condition
Very Poor —Trash/sedimentation to the point that function is negated.
Poor — Trash/sedimentation to the point that function is impaired.
Fair — Minor litter/sedimentation that poses no real threat to function.
Good — No litter/sedimentation
Structural Condition
Failed — Structure failure such that the structure is not functioning.
Compromised — Deterioration of structure that may impair function.
Stable — No significant deterioration of structure.
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General Drainaze Narrative
SDO-1
SDO-1 (Image 7.2.1) is a 15" concrete pipe (CP) that drains the
parking lot of the fire station via a flush grate inlet on the south
side of the building. The CP connects into the MS4 system on
Country Club Road and flows into Silas Creek. The inlet
channel and CP were observed during this site visit and no
unexplained flow or illicit discharges were discovered (See the
Dry -Weather, Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment and
certification statement in this section of the report). Future dry -
weather, non-stormwater discharge assessments for this SDO are
not necessary due to the lack of potentially polluting activities at
this SDO. The inlet channel and CP are in good/fair functional
Image 7.2.1 SDO-1
condition and the structural
condition appears to be stable. The structure is not marked with any type of stormwater drainage
system identification (e.g. a stormwater medallion).
Potential pollutants resulting from activities:
• Vehicle washing solution
Possible additional pollutants:
• Leaf Litter
SDO-2
SDO-2 (Image 7.2.2) is a 15" concrete pipe (CP) that drains the 1
parking lot of the fire station via a flush grate inlet on the south {
side of the building. The CP connects into the MS4 system on
Country Club Road and flows into Silas Creek. The inlet 4
channel and CP were observed during this site visit and no 1r
unexplained flow or illicit discharges were discovered (See the
Dry -Weather, Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment and
certification statement in this section of the report). The remote
fueling station and the backup generator are located adjacent to Image 7.2.2 SDO-2
SDO-2. No leaks were observed at the remote fueling station and
all containment plugs and lock out -tag out procedures were in place. No leaks were observed at
the backup generator. By checking the remote fueling station and the backup generator regularly
for structural integrity and leaks and by following good housekeeping procedures, stormwater
pollution from this site should be minimal. The inlet channel and CP are in good/fair functional
condition (litter) and the structural condition appears to be stable. The structure is not marked
with any type of stormwater drainage system identification (e.g. a stormwater medallion).
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Potential pollutants resulting from activities:
• Vehicle washing solution
• Fuel from remote fueling operation
Possible additional pollutants:
• Leaf Litter
SDO-3
SDO-3 (Image 7.1.3) is a 15" concrete pipe (CP) that drains the y
parking lot of the fire station via a combo grate inlet on the south
side of the building. The CP connects into the MS4 system on ' ' ..... -
Country Club Road and flows into Silas Creek. The inlet I H I M,
channel and CP were observed during this site visit and no I 1 v � j 111 ":'
unexplained flow or illicit discharges were discovered (See the
Dry -Weather, Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment and
certification statement in this section of the report). The remote fueling station and the backup
generator are located adjacent to SDO-3. No leaks were observed at the remote fueling station
and all containment plugs and lock out -tag out procedures were in place. No leaks were observed
at the backup generator. By checking the remote fueling station and the backup generator
regularly for structural integrity and leaks and by following good housekeeping procedures,
stormwater pollution from this site should be minimal. The other source of pollutants would be
the three dumpsters stored in the parking lot south west corner of the fire station building. By
checking the dumpsters yearly for structural integrity and by following good housekeeping
procedures, stormwater pollution from this site should be minimal. The functional condition of
the combo grate inlet was poor and the structural condition appears to be stable. The structure is
not marked with any type of stormwater drainage system identification (e.g. a stormwater
medallion).
Potential pollutants resulting from activities:
• Trash and organics from dumpster
• Vehicle washing solution
• Fuel from remote fueling operation
Possible additional pollutants:
• Leaf Litter
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Dry -Weather Non-
Completed by: John Spainhour, Hanna Kahrmann-Zadak
(City of Winston-Salem Stormwater Division)
Stormwater Discharge
Assessment
Title: Supervisor, Technician Date(s): 4/23/15
Date of
Outfall Observed
Method
Results from
Initials of
Observation
(Identify as on site
(72 hours of
Observations
Potential Sources of Discharge
Observer
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no rainfall
4/23/15
SDO-1
Visual
None
None
JS, HKZ
4/23/15
SDO-2
Visual
None
Water
JS, HKZ
4/23/15
SDO-3
Visual
None
None
JS, HKZ
CERTIFICATION
I, (responsible corporate official), certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared
under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the
information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and im risonment for knowing violations.
Signature:
Date:
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7.3 Materials Inventory
This section of the Company Ten Fire Station summary is included for a
description of atypical materials stored at the site. The facility maintains
chemicals and cleaning materials in a chemical storage room, shown in
Image 7.3.1. The materials stored in this room are spray can lubricants,
general cleaning supplies, oil dry and Blue Def Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
The materials stored in this room are not exposed to stormwater. A
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is posted on the outside door of the
storage room.
Image 7.3.1. Materials
Storage Closet
The facility maintain materials for janitorial supplies stored in the garage
bay, shown in Image 7.3.2. As is typical, the janitorial area of the garage
bay includes a mop wash basin. There are floor drains located in the bay
that are connected to the sanitary sewer. The materials stored in this area
are small in quantity and are not exposed to stormwater.
Image 7.3.2.
Janitorial Area
Located on the outside of the building, Image 7.3.3, is a storage
closet for lawn equipment. The materials stored in this room are
small in quantity. The materials are not exposed to stormwater.
Image 7.3.3. Storage Shed
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Image 7.3.4. Back Up
Generator
Image 7.3.5. Remote
fueling station
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The facility has a #2 fuel oil backup generator (Image 7.3.4). The
generator is used as backup power for the fire station. The tank is
filled once a year and ran occasionally to insure it is working
efficiently. The generator is positioned on concrete pad and is in
good condition. By checking the generator yearly for structural
integrity and by following good housekeeping procedures
stormwater pollution should be minimal.
Company Ten fire station has an approximately 550-gallon
remote fueling station, Image 7.3.5. This remote fueling station is
used to refuel vehicles as needed. The AST is placed in a
secondary containment, positioned on a concrete pad and is good
condition. The valve is missing a lock. By checking the tank
yearly for structural integrity and following good housekeeping
procedures stormwater pollution would be minimal.
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7.4 Site Practices, Activities, and Conditions
At the Company Ten Fire Station, the trucks are washed on a
regular basis to keep them in clean working order. The trucks are
washed with a cherry red washing solution in the behind the fire
station. The washing solution is stored inside the facility in
sealed containers. Measures should be taken to prevent the wash
water from entering the two storm drains behind the station and
from entering the MS4. The Company One Fire Station follows
procedures matching the recommended non-structural BMPs for
materials storage and materials loading and unloading.
Additionally, these BMPs are also followed:
• The dumpsters were were positioned on a concrete
pad, had lids and were plugged. (Image 7.4.1).
Image 7.4.1 Public Use
Recycling Dumpsters
• The 550 gallon remote fueling station has a shut on and off switch located inside the
building. Staff using the fuel pump have to enter the building to turn the pump system
on to fuel a vehicle.
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7.5 Site Specific Recommendations
• Devise a plan to minimize and ultimately eliminate vehicle wash water from entering the
MS4 system.
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Appendix A: Master Forms and
Checklists
SWPPP UDdatina Forms
FORM#1:
SWPPP Certification
FORM#2:
SWPP Team
FORM#3:
SRT Team
FORM#4:
Plan Revisions
Facilitv InsDection and Maintenance Forms
FORM#5:
Potential Pollutants Inventory*
FORM#6:
Spill Kit Inventory Checklist
FORM#7:
Significant Spill Log
FORM#8:
Annual Structural Stormwater BMP Inspection Form*
FORM#9:
Dry Weather Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment*
FORM#10:
FDMD Preventative Maintenance & Good Housekeeping
Checklist
FORM#11:
Semi -Annual Site Assessment Log
* Form is currently not needed but provided for future use should conditions require it.
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FORM #1: SWPPP Certification
This certification should be renewed when changes or revisions to the plan are made or
when changes in personnel dictate a shift in responsibility for implementation of the plan.
The form should be signed by the responsible party in charge of the facility.
I certify that this Master Fire Department SWPPP and all corresponding site -specific
SWPPPs were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information
contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete.
Signature:
Date Signed:
Representing:
City of Winston-Salem
Fire Department
Maintenance Division
651 N. Marshall Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Note: A signed copy of this certification is contained in the Master Fire Station
SWPPP. This form is included in the site -specific SWPPP for
information purposes only.
FORM #2: SWPP Team
The facility management will appoint the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team (SWPPT) leader
and members each year. The names and positions of the team members shall be written on a copy of
this form and stored in Appendix D. The back side of this form should also be copied and filled out
to designate which SWPP Team members have responsibility for the various activities required by
the Plan as discussed in Section 5.
FDMD Supervisor City of
Winston-Salem
Stormwater
Division
SWPPT Leader
SWPP TEAM
Name: Title:
Responsible Party Roster & Responsibilities
Completed By:
Title:
Date:
Leader:
Title:
Phone:
Responsibilities:
Member:
Title:
Phone:
Responsibilities:
Member:
Title:
7
Phone:
Responsibilities:
Member:
Title:
Phone:
Responsibilities:
Member:
Title:
Phone:
Responsibilities:
Member:
Title:
Phone:
Responsibilities:
FORM #3: Spill Response Team
The FDMD management will appoint the Spill Response Team leader and members each year. The
names and positions of the team members shall be written on a copy of this form and stored in
Appendix D. SRT members are responsible for spill response activities at the fire station facilities in
cases where spills are not emergencies, but are larger than fire station site managers can contain.
SRT members should also be educated on what agencies require notification for spills (other than
calling 911). Section 3 of the Master SWPPP discusses the responsibilities of the SRT in more detail
and Section 3.5 of this SWPPP lists contact numbers for various spill response agencies.
SRT Leader
SRT TEAM MEMBERS
Title: Name:
FORM #4: Plan Revisions
This plan should be amended whenever there is a significant change in design, construction,
operation, or maintenance, which may impact the potential for pollutants to be discharged or if
the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan proves to be ineffective in controlling the discharge
of pollutants. All modifications to this Plan should be coordinated with the FDMD SWPP Team
Leader. Facilities are not required to submit a notice to the City Stormwater Division each time
the pollution prevention plan is modified unless the City Stormwater Division specifically
requests changes to be made to the plan.
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
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FORM #5: Potential Pollutants Inventory
Potential Pollutants Inventory
Completed By:
Title:
Date:
Instructions:
List all potential pollutants used, stored, or produced on site. Assess and evaluate these
materials for their potential to contribute pollutants to stormwater runoff.
Material
Purpose/ Location
Quantity
(include
units)
Risk to
Stormwater
(yes/no)
Past
Significant
Spill or
Leak
Yes
No
Signature: Date:
Potential Pollutants Inventory Procedure Guidance
Keeping an up-to-date inventory of all potential pollutant materials (hazardous and non-
hazardous) present on -site will help track how materials are stored and handled onsite, help
identify which materials and activities pose risk to the environment, and help keep material costs
down by reducing overstocking. The following instructions explain the basic components of a
complete material inventory:
♦ Identify and list all chemical substances present in the workplace. Walk through the
facility to visually identify the materials present and review the purchase orders from the
previous year to identify materials that may have been missed during the walkthrough.
Obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDOS) for each chemical substance.
♦ Label all containers to show the name and type of substance, stock number, expiration
date, health hazards, suggestions for handling, and first aid information. This information
can usually be found on the MSDOS. Unlabeled chemicals and chemicals with
deteriorated labels are often disposed of unnecessarily or improperly.
♦ Clearly mark on the inventory all hazardous materials that require special handling,
storage, use, and disposal considerations.
♦ Improved material tracking and inventory practices, such as instituting a shelf -life
program, can reduce the waste that results from overstocking and the disposal of out-
dated materials. Careful tracking of all materials ordered may also result in more
efficient materials use.
♦ Decisions on the amount of hazardous materials the facility stores should include an
evaluation of your emergency control systems. Ensure that storage areas are designed to
contain spills.
♦ Eliminate outdoor storage where possible.
FORM #6: Spill Kit Inspection Checklist
Spill Kit Inventory
Location: Inspected By: Date:
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Item Quantity Condition Action Action Complete
=> Each spill kit should contain the items recommended in the Section 3.3 of this report. Note if items are needed in the `Action' column and confirm that
the items have been replaced or restocked in the `Action Complete' column. Include a copy of this form with your spill kits.
=> Original form should be kept in this Appendix for future copy making purposes.
FORM #7: Significant Spill Log
Significant Spill Log
Facility Name:
Contact
Info:
Date:
Date of Spill
Spilled Material
Quantity
Response & Prevention Actions
Reporter
Initials
=> The EPA has defined "significant spills" to include releases within a 24-hour period of hazardous substances in excess of reportable quantities under Section
311 of the Clean Water Act and Section 102 of CERCLA. Reportable quantities are set amounts of substances in pounds, gallons, or other units and are
listed in 40 CFR Part 117 and 40 CFR Part 302. Releases are defined to include any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging,
injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment.
FORM #8: Annual Structural Stormwater BMP Inspection Form*
Facility Name:
Date:
Inspector:
BMP Description:
Concrete Structure
Sketch:
Chipping /Cracking
Clogged Opening
Sedimentation
Litter
Notes:
Structure characteristics to note: Pipe conditions, sedimentation, berm/dam conditions, water quality; for more information on structural BMPs, visit
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/bmp forms.htm
* Form is not currently needed but provided for future use should conditions require it.
FORM #9: Dry -Weather Non-Stormwater Discharge Assessment*
Date:
Completed By:
Title:
Date of
Observation
Outfall Observed
(Identify as on site
ma)
Method
(72 Hours of
No Rainfall)
Results from Observations
Potential Sources
of Discharge
Name of Observer
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature:
Date:
* Form is not currently needed but provided for future use should conditions require it.
FORM #10: FDMD Preventative Maintenance & Good
Housekeeping Checklist
Inspector(s):
Date:
Time:
Best Management Practice (BMP) Description
Frequency
BMP
Implemented
Initials
Yes
No
1. Materials Storage
a. Store and handle reactive, ignitable, or flammable materials in compliance with
applicable codes.
Continuous
b. Organize materials such that inspection is not impeded or impossible.
Continuous
c. Update MSDOSs/Ensure availability of MSDOSs for all hazardous materials.
Continuous
d. Use effective inventory control including labeling potential stormwater pollutants.
Continuous
e. Confine storage to low traffic areas outside of drainage pathways.
Continuous
f. Inspect and sweep areas to prevent pollutant discharge.
As Needed
g. Store materials on impervious surfaces.
As Needed
h. Keep spill cleanup material readily available.
Continuous
i. Remove materials that are no longer in use.
As Needed
2. Materials Loading/UnloadingLoading/Unloading Areas
a. Confine load in /unload ing activities to a designated area indoors or covered area).
Continuous
b. Cover loading/unloadingloading/unloading areas with permanent or temporary cover.
Continuous
c. Perform loading/unloadingloading/unloading activities on impervious surface.
Continuous
d. Provide overhangs or door skirts to enclose trailer ends at loading/unloading areas.
Continuous
e. Inspect the load in/unloading area to detect problems early.
Daily
f. Inspect all containers prior to loading/unloading.
As Needed
g. Use dry clean up methods instead of washing areas down.
Continuous
3. Waste Management & Disposal
a. Ship all wastes to offsite licensed landfills or treatment facilities.
Continuous
b. Place waste piles, dumpsters, or hoppers on impermeable surfaces.
Continuous
c. Institute waste source reduction and recycling.
As Needed
d. Empty mop buckets only into sanitary sewer drains located in the janitorial closet.
As Needed
e. Inspect waste management areas for leaking containers, spills, or damaged
containers.
Continuous
f. Train employees on waste management and disposal practices for all materials.
Annual
g. Limit run-on and run-off by using diversion berms, dikes, or swales.
Continuous
h. Ensure hazardous waste & solid waste practices are performed in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
As Needed
i. Store wastes in covered, leak -proof containers. (e.g. dumpsters, drums)
Continuous
j. Monitor grounds for litter and remove as needed.
Continuous
k. Ensure all dumpsters have lids, drain caps, and are structurally sound.
Continuous
I. Ensure that all dumpster lids and drains are kept closed.
I Continuous
FORM #10 Continued
4. Buildings and Grounds Maintenance
a. Observe applicable federal, state, and local regulations when using fertilizers,
pesticides, and herbicides.
Continuous
b. Follow recommended application rates and methods (i.e. do not apply excess of
vegetative requirements
Continuous
c. Irrigate slowly to prevent runoff and then only as much as needed.
As Needed
d. Properly dispose of all material containers.
As Needed
e. Use no detergents or additives in pressure -cleaning was water.
As Needed
f. Clean pavement and sidewalk if fertilizer is spilled on the surfaces before irrigating
nearby areas.
As Needed
g. Use non-toxicpest/weed control measures where possible.
Continuous
h. Clean up solids in areas to be pressure washed before washing begins.
As Needed
i. Work fertilizers into the soil rather than broadcasting them onto the surface.
Continuous
j. Do not dispose of landscaping debris in storm drains or waterways.
Continuous
k. Apply chemicals in dry weather to minimize the exposure of rainwater to chemicals.
As Needed
I. Mix chemicals/herbicides under roof or indoors, not near storm drain inlets.
Continuous
4. Miscellaneous BMPs
a. Sweep all areas to remove potential pollutants.
As Needed
b. When policing for litter, check storm drains for trash and leaf litter.
Daily
c. Monitor contractors to ensure compliance with good housekeeping standards.
Continuous
FORM #11: Semi -Annual Site Assessment Log
The following form should be used when making semi-annual site assessments for stormwater
collection and conveyance system structure integrity. Issues to note include (but are not limited
to) degradation of stormwater structures, sediment blocking structures, and erosion threatening
the stability of structures or channels. Any observed structural issues should be brought to the
attention of the Fire Department Maintenance Division (Note the date of this contact in the
NOTIFICATION field).
DATE OBSERVER ISSUES NOTED NOTIFICATION
Appendix B: SWPPP Technical
Guidance
Acronym Glossary
Employee Awareness Information Sheet
Plan Review and Revision
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Acronym Glossary
BMP — Best Management Practice
CERCLA — Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
CHEMTREC — Chemical Transportation Emergency Center
DEMLR — Department of Energy Mineral and Land Resources
DWQ — Division of Water Quality
EPA — Environmental Protection Agency
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
MSGP — Multi -Sector General Permit
MSDOS — Material Safety Data Sheet
NPDES — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
PM&GH (Or PM&GHP) — Preventative Maintenance and Good
Housekeeping
PPM — Parts Per Million
FDMD — Fire Department Maintenance Division
SDO — Stormwater Discharge Outfall
SPCC — Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure
SWPPT — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team
SPRP — Spill Prevention and Response Plan
SRT — Spill Response Team
SWPPP — Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
TMDL — Total Maximum Daily Load
USEPA — United States Environmental Protection Agency
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Spill Prevention and Response: What to do in case of a spill of chemicals.
♦ Small Spill: Use your spill kit located in the storage room.
♦ Large Spill: Call the Fire Department Maintenance Division's (FDMD)
Spill Response Team (SRT)
♦ Emergency: Call 911 if needed, and then contact the FDMD SRT and
City Stormwater Division
FDMD Spill Response Team.................................................................336-xxx-xxxx
Winston-Salem Stormwater Division..................................................336-727-2729
Emergency..............................................................................................................911
Good Housekeeping: Prevent stormwater pollution everyday!
♦ Keep it clean!
o Vacuum and sweep regularly.
o Clean up spills quickly and in a proper manner.
o Dump mop water in the janitorial closet mop basin.
♦ Know the facts!
o Where is your spill kit?
o Are toxic or hazardous substances stored onsite?
o If so, how should they be handled?
♦ Don't promote a leaky dumpster!
o Is the dumpster in its proper location?
o Are the lids closed?
o Is the dumpster plugged?
♦ For the full scoop, view the Winston-Salem Stormwater Division
training video for good housekeeping practices and read the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for your facility!
Plan Review and Revision Guidance
This SWPPP will need to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Whenever the need to
change a procedure that is described in this SWPPP or to modify a control measure described
therein, this plan must be updated to reflect those changes as quickly as practicable. Updates,
corrections, revisions, or additions, should be recorded in Plan Revisions Form (Form #4)
located in Appendix A. The SWPPP is a living document that adapts as the facility changes, so
the cycle of conception to revision is a continual process as illustrated below.
Practices Inspect
Retrain Review
:5 Update
Some events that require prompt SWPPP revision to reflect new facility conditions include:
❖ A change in composition of the SWPPT
❖ It becomes apparent that control
measures are not stringent enough for
discharge to meet water quality
standards
❖ Construction or change in design,
operation, or maintenance at the facility
❖ A discharge violates a numeric effluent
limit
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❖ An inspection of the facility determines
that modifications to the control
measures are necessary to meet
stormwater quality goals or regulations
❖ An unauthorized release or discharge
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Appendix C: NPDES Permit No.
NC S000247 Excerpt
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Appendix D: Completed Forms and
Checklists
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