§ 86-9. Construction inspection.

A. 

Erosion and sediment control inspection.

(1) 

The Stormwater Management Officer may require such inspections as deemed necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter and may either approve that portion of the work as completed or notify the applicant where the work fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter and/or the stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) as approved. The applicant shall notify the Stormwater Management Officer at least 48 hours prior to the occurrence of any of the following:

(a) 

Installation of sediment and erosion control measures.

(b) 

Completion of site clearing.

(c) 

Completion of rough grading.

(d) 

Inspections of an underground drainage or stormwater conveyance prior to backfilling.

(e) 

Completion of final grading.

(f) 

Close of the construction season.

(g) 

Completion of final landscaping.

(h) 

Successful establishment of landscaping in public areas.

(i) 

A final inspection of all sediment and stormwater management structures and facilities when work on these facilities has been completed.

(2) 

If any violations are found, the applicant and developer shall be notified in writing of the nature of the violation and the required corrective actions. No further work shall be permitted, except for site stabilization, until the violations are corrected and the Stormwater Management Officer has approved all work previously completed.

B. 

Stormwater management practice inspections. The Stormwater Management Officer is responsible for conducting inspections of stormwater management practices (Sumps). The Stormwater Management Officer may designate a certified licensed professional to act as an inspector. The designated inspector shall be required to submit a written inspection report to the Stormwater Management Officer.

C. 

Termination of SWPPP coverage.

(1) 

An owner or operator that is eligible to terminate SWPPP coverage must submit a completed notice of termination (NOT) to the Stormwater Management Officer.

(2) 

An owner or operator may terminate coverage when one or more of the following conditions have been met:

(a) 

Total project completion.

[1] 

All construction activity identified in the SWPPP has been completed; and

[2] 

All areas of disturbance have achieved final stabilization; and

[3] 

All temporary, structural erosion and sediment control measures have been removed; and

[4] 

All post-construction stormwater management practices have been constructed in conformance with the SWPPP and are operational.

(b) 

Planned shutdown with partial project completion.

[1] 

All soil disturbance activities have ceased; and

[2] 

All areas disturbed as of the project shutdown date have achieved final stabilization; and

[3] 

All temporary, structural erosion and sediment control measures have been removed; and

[4] 

All post-construction stormwater management practices required for the completed portion of the project have been constructed in conformance with the SWPPP and are operational.

(3) 

A new owner or operator has obtained coverage.

(4) 

Request for NOT sign off. A certificate of occupancy (CO) or a temporary CO may not be issued until all of the following conditions have been met:

(a) 

Three copies of the final "as built" plans have been submitted to the Stormwater Management Officer for review and approval;

(b) 

The Stormwater Management Officer, or a designated certified licensed professional, has conducted a final site inspection and confirmed in writing that the site has achieved final stabilization and all permanent post-construction stormwater management practices are in place and functioning; and

(c) 

Permanent stormwater management system covenants have been reviewed, approved and filed with the Suffolk County Clerk's office. Proof of filing, including an original copy with the County Clerk's seal, must be submitted to the Stormwater Management Officer with the Schedule A description of the property.

D. 

Inspection of stormwater facilities after project completion.

(1) 

Upon the completion of the stormwater facility, the Stormwater Management Officer may conduct an inspection to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the approved SWPPP, including, but not limited to: routine inspections; random inspections; inspections based upon complaints or other notice of possible violations; inspection of drainage basins or areas identified as higher than typical sources of sediment or other contaminants or pollutants; inspections of businesses or industries of a type associated with higher than usual discharges of contaminants or pollutants or with discharges of a type which are more likely than the typical discharge to cause violations of state or federal water or sediment quality standards or the SPDES stormwater permit; and joint inspections with other agencies inspecting under environmental or safety laws. Inspections may include, but are not limited to: reviewing maintenance and repair records; sampling discharges, surface water, groundwater, and material or water in drainage control facilities; and evaluating the condition of drainage control facilities and other stormwater management practices.

(2) 

The inspections specified by this section may be performed by any of the following, at the Stormwater Management Officer's discretion on a case-by-case basis:

(a) 

Designated Town of Brookhaven personnel;

(b) 

Authorized engineering firms or consultant firms;

(c) 

Engineering firms or consultant firms employed by a developer.

E. 

Submission of reports.

(1) 

The Stormwater Management Officer may require monitoring and reporting from entities subject to this chapter as are necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.

(2) 

All applicants are required to submit "as built" plans for any stormwater management practices located on-site after final construction is completed. The plans must show the final construction layout for all stormwater management facilities. The plans must also clearly display any alterations made to the original approved construction details, sections, and/or plan layout. A professional engineer must certify the as-built plans.

F. 

Right of entry for inspection. Upon the installation of a stormwater management facility on private property or upon any new connection between private property and the public stormwater system, the property owner shall grant and execute an access agreement permitting access to the property for the purpose of inspection by the Town and other governmental review agencies, or authorized engineering firms or consultant firms.