Storm Maint Plan 001SAMANTHA RIDGE
Operation & Maintenance Plan
Prepared for: Jack Long
The One Eleven Building
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 846-5756
November 30, 2007
Prepared by: Pete Swan
Reviewed by: Jeff McInnis, PE
PETRA ENGINEERING, LLC
535 Dock Street, Ste 213
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)752-7617
Project No: 06-036
Project Name: SAMANTHA RIDGE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. STORMWATER FACILITY MAINTENANCE GUIDE 3
INTRODUCTION 3
What is Stormwater Runoff? 3
What is a Storm Drainage System and haw does it work? 3
What does Stormwater Runoff have fo do with Water Quality 3
Your Stormwater Facility 3
Who is Responsible for Maintaining Stormwater Facilities 3
How to Use the Stormwater Facility Maintenance Guide 4
Included in This Guide 4
A Regional Approach to Stormwater Management 4
YOUR STORMWATER FACILITIES 4
FACILITY KEY 4
SITE PLAN 5
QUICK LIST 0
MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS ~
Detention Pond Checklist (1
Control Structure Checklist 11
Catch Basin Checklist 13
Vortechs Model 2000 Checklist 16
Fencing/Shrubbery Screen/Other Landscaping Checklist 17
Grounds and Landscape Checklist 18
Drywells, French Drains, and Downspout Checklist 19
MAINTENANCE COST ESTIMATE 20
RESOURCE LISTING 21
GLOSSARY 22
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I. STORMWATER FACILITY MAINTENANCE GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
What is Stormwater Runoff?
When urban and suburban development covers the land with buildings, streets and parking lots, much of
the native topsail, duff, trees, shrubs and grass are replaced by asphalt and concrete. Rainfall that would
have soaked directly into the ground instead stays on the surface as stormwater runoff making its way
into storm drains (including man-made pipes, ditches, or Swale networks), stormwater ponds, surface and
groundwater, and eventually to Puget Sound.
What is a Storm Drain System and how does it work?
The storm drain system for most developments includes measures to carry, store, cleanse, and release
the stormwater. Components work together to reduce the impacts of development on the environment.
Impacts can include flooding which results in property damage and blocked emergency routes, erosion
which can cause damage to salmon spawning habitat, and pollution which harms fish andlor drinking
water supplies.
The storm drain system provides a safe method to carry stormwater to the treatment and storage area.
Swales and ponds flier pollutants from the stormwater by physically settling out particles, chemically
binding pollutants to pond sediments, and biologically converting pollutants to less harmful compounds.
Ponds also store treated water, releasing it gradually [o a nearby stream or to groundwater.
What does Stormwater Runoff have to do with Water Quality?
Stormwater runoff must be treated because it carries litter, oil, gasoline, fertilizers, pesticides, pet wastes,
sediments, and anything else that can Float, dissolve or be swept along by moving water. Left untreated,
polluted stormwater can reach nearby waterways where it can harm and even kill aquatic life. It can also
pollute groundwater to the extent that it requires treatment before it is suitable for drinking. Nationally,
stormwater is recognized as a major threat to water quality. Remember to keep everything out of
stormwater systems except [he rainwater they are designed to collect.
Your Stormwater Facility
Different types of ponds are designed for different purposes. For example, wet ponds primarily provide
treatment of stormwater. Dry ponds or infiltration ponds are designed to provide storage for stormwater
and allow for its gradual release downstream or into the ground. The private stormwater facility for this
project includes a water quality LCF vault, a stormwater retention vault, and a conveyance system to
collect site runoff from roadways, driveways, and roofs.
Who is Responsible for Maintaining Stormwater Facilities?
All stormwater facilities require maintenance. Regular maintenance ensures proper functioning and
preserves visual appeal. This Stormwater Facility Maintenance Guide was designed to explain how
stormwater facilities work and provide user-friendly, straightforward guidance on facility maintenance.
You are responsible for regularly maintaining privately owned ponds, catch basins, pipes and other
drainage facilities on your property. Stormwater facilities located in public rights-of-way are maintained by
local governments. The private stormwater facilities on this site will be maintained by a homeowner's
association.
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How to Use the Stormwater Facility Maintenance Guide
This Maintenance Guide includes a Site Plan specifc to your development and a Facility Key that
identifies the private stormwater facilities you are responsible for maintaining. A "Quick List" of
maintenance activities has also been included [o help you identify the more routine needs of your facility.
Included in This Guide
^ Comprehensive Maintenance Checklists that provide specfiic details on required maintenance
^ Pollution Prevention Tips that list ways to protect water quality and keep storm drain systems
functioning smoothly
^ Resources to provide more information and technical assistance
A Regional Approach to Stormwater Management
II is important to educate and involve area residents in water quality issues and stormwater management.
Stormwater runoff is a widespread cause of water quality impairment and stream degradation. The
jurisdictions should work together with residents, businesses, community groups and schools to address
this problem. This guide focuses on providing information in ways that you can reduce stormwater
impacts through pollution prevention and proper facility maintenance.
YOUR STORMWATER FACILITIES
This section consists of two parts that are to be used together: the Facility Key and the Site Plan.
Review the site plan and identify the numbers denoting a feature of the system. Then check the facility
key for the feature type and checklist name.
FACILITY KEY
The stormwater facility in your neighborhood is comprised of the following elements:
Type of Feature & Checklist Name Location on Site Plan
Detention Pand ~
Control Structure 2
Catch Basins 3
Vortechs Model 200 4
Fencing/Shrubbery Screen/Other Landscaping 5
Grounds and Landscape 0
Drywells, French Drains, or Downspouts See individual lot site plan.
`THE MAINTENANCE FOR THE VORTECHS MODEL 2000 IS AS REQUIRED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. IT IS ANTICIPATED AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE HOME OWNER
ASSOCIATION SIGN UP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE FROM THE PROVIDER OF THIS SYSTEM.
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SITE PLAN
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QUICK LIST
The following is an abbreviated checklist of the most common types of maintenance required. Please go
over this checklist after heavy rains. The list represents minimum maintenance to be performed and
should be completed in conjunction with the other checklists for an effective maintenance program.
O Inspect catch basin grates to see that they are not clogged or broken. Remove twigs, leaves, or
other blockages. Contact the local jurisdiction to replace the grate rf it is broken.
O Inspect inlet and outlet pipes for blockages. Clear ail blockages.
O Inspect filter strip, Swale and pond walls for erosion or caved in areas.
O Inspect riprap (rocks) at the inlets and outlets of culverts and other pipes. If they are silted in or
eroded away, replace them.
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MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS
The Maintenance Checklists in this packet are for your use when inspecting the stormwaler facilities on
your property. This packet has been customized so that only the checklists for your facilities are included
I(you feel you are missing a checklist, or you have additional facilities not identified or addressed in this
packet, please contact your local jurisdiction.
The checklists are in tabular format for ease of use. Each describes the area to inspect, inspection
frequency, what to look for, and what action to take. A log sheet is included toward the end of the chapter
to help you track maintenance of your storm drainage system.
Although it is not intended for the maintenance survey to involve anything too difficult or strenuous, there
are a few tools that will make the job easier and safer including:
^ A Flashlight
^ Along pole or broom handle
^ Some kind of pry bar or lifting tool for pulling manhole and grate covers
^ Gloves
A resource list is included in the next chapter. Here you will fnd the phone numbers of the agencies
referred to in the tables, as well as the contractors and consultants who designed and constructed your
facilities.
SAFEN WARNING: In keeping with OSHA regulations, you should never stick your head or any part of
your body into a manhole or other type of confined space. When looking into a manhole or catch basin,
stand above it and use the flashlight to help you see. Use a long pole or broom handle to check sediment
depths in confined spaces. NO PART OF YOUR BODY SHOULD BREAK THE PLANE OF THE OPEN
HOLE.
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Detention Ponds Checklist
Dale
Drainage Contli[ion Condition
sTha[.
Fre uenc
V .System Problem s to Should
Y Feature O'~e O+a Our p+ts Check For Fxist
Any t25h antl tlebris
which exceetl 5 wbic
feel per 1,000 square
feet (this is about
equal to the amount of
trash it wouM take to
fill up one stantlartl
size garbage can). In Trash and tlebds
M,S Geneal Trash 8 Debris general, there should clearetl from site.
be no visual evitlence
of dumping. If less
than threshold all trash
and tlebris will be
removed as part of
next schetluletl
maintenance.
Any poisonous or No danger of
nuisance vegetation poisonous vegetation
which may constitu[ea where maintenance
hazartl to personnel ar Ne public
maintenance might normally be.
personnel or [he (COOrtlinate vAth local
A General Poisonous Vegetation public. Any evitlence weed boartl) Complete
antl noxious weetls of noxious weeds as emtliwtion of noxious
tlefined by State or weetls may not be
local regula4ons. possible. Compliance
(Apply requirements of with Stale or local
atlopted IPM policies eratliwtion policies
for Ne use of requiretl
heNicides.
_ No wntaminants or
Any evidence of oil, ppllutanLS present.
Contaminants and gasoline, (Coordinate
M,S General Pollution contaminants orother removallcleanup with
pollutants local water quaky
response agency).
Rodents desVOyetl
Any evitlence of and tlam or berm
rodent holes if facility repaired. (COOrtlinate
is acting as a dam or with local health
M General Rotlenl Holes bens, or any evitlence department;
of water piping wortlinale with
through tlam or berm Ecology Dam Safety
via rotlent holes. Office if pontl exceeds
10 aae-feet.
Farility is reNmed to
tlesign function.
Dam results in change (Coordinate trapping
M General Beaver Dams or function of the of beavers antl
facility. removal of dams with
appropriate permitting
agencies)
When insects such as Insects tlestroyetl or
wasps and hornets removed from site.
A General Insects interfere with APPly insecticides in
maintenance activities. wmpliance with
atlopted IPM policies.
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Tree growth does not
allow maintenance Trees do not hintler
access or interteres maintenance activities.
with maintenance Harvesletl trees
q General Tree Growth antl activity (i.e., slope shoultl be recyGetl
Hazartl Trees mowing, silt removal, iota mulch or oNer
vaUOdng, or beneficial uses (e.g.,
equipment altlers forfrewnotl).
movements . If
If tlead. tliseaseq or tlying
trees are itlentifietl (Use a
A General ceNfied Arborist to Remove hazard Trees
tlelermine healU of tree or
removal requirements)
Slopes shouts be
Erotletl damage aver stabilizetl using
2 inches deep where appropriate erosion
M Side Slopes of Pontl Erosion cause of tlamage is
stillprosent or where control measure(s);
there is potential for a"g" rock
reinforcement. planting
continued erosion. of grass, compaction.
If erosion is occurdng on
Any erosion observed on a compacted berms a licensed
M.S Side Slopes of Pontl compacted bens civil engineer shoultl be
embankment consultetl to resolve source
of erasion.
Accumulated sediment
That exceetls l0% Setlimenl Geanetl out
(typically 6'to 12")of to designed Pontl
the designetl pond shape and depth:
M Storage Area Sediment tlepth unless pond reseetled if
otherwise specified or necessary tc control
affects inletting or erosion.
outleWng contlibon of
the hdGli .
Liner is visible antl has Liner repairetl or
M Storage Area Liner (If Applicable) more than three l/4- replaced. Liner is Polly
inch holes in it. _ wveretl. _
Any part of berm
which has se¢letl 4
inches lower than the
design elevation. If
settlement is apparent,
measure berm to
determine amount of
settlement. Setlling Dike is built back to
A Pond Benns (Dikes) Settlements can be an indication of the design elevation.
more severe problems
with the bens or outlet
woBS. A licensed Gvil
engineer should be
consulted to tletennine
the source of the
settlement.
Discernable water flow
Through pond berm.
Ongoing erosion vnth
potentlal for erosion to
continue. Piping eliminated.
q Pontl Berms (Dikes) Piping (Recommend a Erosion potential
Goetechnical engineer resolved.
be called in to inspeG
and evaluate rgndilion
antl recommentl repair
of contliticn.
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Trees shoultl be
removed. if root
system is small (base
Tree growth on less than4inches)the
emergency spillways root system may be
creates blockage lek in place. Otherxise
A Emergenq Werflow/
Tree Growth roblems and ma
p y the roots shoultl be
S illwa
p y cause failure oRhe
removed and the berm
berm due to restoretl. Alicensetl
uncontrolled civil engineer should
overto in
GF g' be mnsultetl for
proper bennlspillway
restoration.
Only one layer of rock
exists above native
soil in area five sguare
feel or larger, or any Rocks antl patl tlepth
A Emergency Overtlowl Emergency Overflowl exposure of native soil are restored to tlesign
Spillway Spillway at the top of outflow slantlartls.
path of spillway. (Rip-
ap on inside slopes
need not be replacetl.)
(M) Monthly from November through April.
(A) Once in late summer (preferably September)
(S) After any major storm (use 1-inch in 24 hours as a guideline).
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Control Structure/Flow Restrictor Checklist
Date _.
Dreina a Contlrtion Cs Thatn
Freguenc System Problem sto Shoultl
y Feature Ore OtA 0.,8 ': ~y9 Chock For Exist
Material exceeds Control structure
Trash and Debris 25% of sump depth orifice is not
M General (Includes Sediment) or 1 foot below blocked. All trash
orifice plate. and debris romovetl.
SWCture is not Sfructure securely
A General Structural Damage securely attached to attached to wall and
manhole wall. outet pipe.
Stmc[ure is not in
upright position Structure in coned
A Geneml Slmctu2l Dama a
g (allow up to 10 % position.
from lumb .
Connections to
Connections to outlet pipe are water
outlet pipe are not tight; stmcturo
A General Structural Damage watertight and show repaired or replaced
signs of rust. and works as
desi ned.
Any holes-other Stmcture has no
A Geneml Structural Dama a
g than designed holes other than
holes-in the designed holes.
structure.
Cleanoul gale is not Gale is watertight
A Cleanout Gale Damaged or watertight or is and works as
Missing missin desi ned.
Gate cannot be Gate moves up and
A Cleanoul Gale Damaged or moved up and tlown tlown easily and is
Missing by one maintenance watertight.
erson.
Chain/rod leading to Chain is in place
A Cleanout Gate Damaged or gate is missing or and works as
Missing dama ed. desi ned.
Gate is rusted over Gale is repaired or
A Cleanout Gate Damaged or 50% of its surface replaced to meet
Missing area. design stantlards.
Control device is
Damaged or not working properly plate is in place and
A Orifice Plate Missing due to missing, out works as designed.
of place, or bent
onfce late.
Any Uash, debris, plate is free of all
M,5 Odfce Plate Obstructions sediment, or
vegetation blocking obstructions and
works as designed.
the late.
Any trash or debris
blocking (or having Pipe is free of all
Overfiow Pipe Obstructions the potential of obstructions and
hlocking) the works as designed.
averfiow ipe.
Cover is missing or
only partially in
A Manhole Cover Not in Place place. Any open Manhole is closed.
manhole requires
maintenance.
Mechanism cannot
be opened 6y one
maintenance
person with proper
Locking Mechanism fools. Bolts into Mechanism opens
A Manhole Nat Working frame have less with proper tools.
than i/2 inch of
thread (may not
apply to self-locking
lids .
One maintenance
person cannot
remove lid after Cover can be
applying normal removed and
q Manhole Cover Difficult to lifting pressure. reinstalled by one
Remove Intent is to keep maintenance
coverfrom sealing person.
off access to
maintenance.
Ladtler is unsafe
due to missing Ladder meets
Ladder Rungs mngs, design standards.
A Manhole Unsafe misalignment, not gpows maintenance
securely attached to person safe access.
structure wall, rust,
or cracks.
(M) Monthly from November through April.
(A) Once in late summer (preferably September)
(S) After any major storm (use 1-inch in 24 hours as a guideline).
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Catch Basins Checklist
DRAINAGE CONDITIONS TO CHECK CONDITIONS THAT SHOULD
FREQUENCY SYSTEM DATE PROBLEM FOR EXIST
FEATURE
A Geneml "Dump no Stencil or stamp should be blaming signs (e.g.,'DUmp No
pollutants" visible and easily reatl. Waste-Drains to Stream") shall
Stencil or be paintetl or embossed on or
stamp not atljacent to all stone drain
visible inlets.
M
S Geneal Trash & Trash or tlebris which is No trash or debris located
, Debris Iccatetl immetlia[ely in front of immetliately in front of catch
[he catch basin opening or is basin or on grate opening.
blocking inlelting capacity of
the basin b more than 10%.
M General Trash & Trash or debris (in the basin) No trash or tlebris in the catch
Debris that exceeds 60 percent of the basin.
sump tlepth as measuretl from
the bottom of basin to invert of
[he lowest pipe into or out of
Ne basin, but in no case less
than a minimum of six inches
clearance from the tlebris
sudace to the invert of Ne
lowest i e.
M General Trash 8 Tmsh or debris in any inlet or Inlet and outlet pipes hee of
Debris outlet pipe blocking more than trash or debris.
1l3 of its height.
M General Trash 8 Dead animals or vegetaton No tleatl animals or vegetation
Debris that multl generate odors [hat present within the catch basin.
mind rouse complaints or
tlangerous gases (e.g.,
methane).
M General Setliment Sediment (in the basin) that No Setliment in the catch
exceeds 60 percent of the basin.
sump tlepth as measuretl from
the bottom of basin tc invert of
the lowest pipe inW or cut of
the basin, but in no rose less
than a minimum of 6 inches
cleaance from the Setliment
sudace to the invert of the
lowest e.
A General SWCture Top slab has holes larger than Top slab is free of holes and
Damage l0 2 square inches or cracks cracks.
frame andlor witler than'/. inch (Intent is to
Top Slab make sure no material is
running into basin)
A General Structure Frame not sitting flush on tap Fame is sitting flush on the
Damage to slab, i.e-, sepaation of more riser rings or top slab antl
Frame antllor than 6inch of the frame hom fnnly attached.
Top Slab the top slab. Frame not
securely attached.
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A Geneml Ractures or Maintenance person lutlges Basin replaced or repaired to
Cracks in that stmcture is unsountl. tlesign sandards.
Basin Walls!
Bottom
A General Factures or Grout fillet has sepaatetl or Pipe is regrouletl and severe
Cracks in aaWetl wider than % inch and at basin wall.
Basin Wallsl longer than 1 foot at the Joint of
Bottom any inleVoutlet pipe or any
evidence of soil particles
entering catch basin through
cracks.
A General Settlement/ If failure of basin has created a Basin replacetl or repairetl to
Misalignment safely, (unction, or tlesign tlesign standards.
roblem.
M General Vegetation Vegetation growing across and No vegetaton blocking
blocking more than 10 0 of the opening ro basin.
basin o enin .
M General Vegetatlon Vegetatlon growing in No vegetatlon or root growth
inleVoutlet pipe joints that is present.
more than six inches tall and
less than six inches apart.
M General COnlaminatlo Any evidence of oil, gasoline. Nc wnlaminanLS or pollutants
n antl mntaminanls or other present.
Pollution pollutants (COOrtlinale
removal/Geanup with local
water quality response
a enc .
A Catch Basin Cover not in Cover is missing or only Any open vetch basin requires
Cover place partially in place maintenance. Catch basin
cover is dosed.
A Catch Basin Locking Mechanism cannot be openetl Mechanism opens with proper
Cover Mechanism by one maintenance person tools.
Nol Working with proper tools. Bolts into
frame have lessthan'/: inch of
thread.
A Catch Basin Cover One maintenance person Cover ran be removetl by one
Cover Difficult to cannot remove lid after maintenance person.
Remove applying normal lifting
pressure. (Intent is keep cover
from sealing oB access fo
maintenance.)
A Latltler Ladder Ladtler is unsafe due to Ladder meets tlesign
Rungs missing mngs, not securely standaMS and allows
Unsafe adachetl to basin wall, aintenance person safe
misalignment, rust, tracks, or access.
shar ed es.
A Grates Grate Gate with opening wider than Grate opening meets design
Opening ]/8 inch. standards.
Unsafe
M.S Gates Trash 8 Trash antl tlebris that is Grate bee of trash antl debris.
Debris blocking more than 20%of
grate surface inletting rapacity.
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Catch Basins Checklist (Continued)
A Grates Damagetl or Grote missing or broken Grate is in place antl meets
Missing member(s)of the grate. design standaMS.
If you are unsure whether a problem exists, please contact a Professional Engineer.
Key:
(M) Monthly from November through April.
(A) Once in late summer (preferable September).
(S) Afler any major storm (use i-inch in 24 hours as a guideline).
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~reinage Condition Condition
sThaF
Fre uenc
4 System_ Problem sto Shoultl
y Feature
Otq
O'ie
O'~e
O'~a. Check FOr '
Exist
Sediment depth is accumulated
S
M General Sediment within 6' of dry sediment should be
, accumulation weather water removed.
surface elevation.
Trash and debris
accumulated in Trash and debris
Tash and Debris vault, or pipe removed from vault,
M,S General Accumulation inleUoutlet, and inleUoutlet
Floatables and non- piping.
Floatables.
Oil is extracted from
vault using
vactodng methods.
Oil accumulation Coalescing plates
M
S General Oil Accumulation that exceeds i-inch are cleaned by
, at the water thoroughly rinsing
surface. and flushing. Should
be no visible oil
de [h on water.
Inlet or outlet piping
damaged or broken Pipe repaired and or
A Structure Damaged Pipes and in need of replaced.
re air.
Baffles corroding,
cracking, warping
and/or showing Baffles repaired or
A Structure Baffles signs of failure as replaced to
determined by specifcations.
maintenance/inspec
tion erson.
Cracks wider than
1 /2-inch or evidence
Vault Structure of sail particles Vault replaced or
Damage - Includes entering the
repairs made so
Cracks in Walls structure through
that vault meets
A Structure ,
Damage to
Bottom the crocks, or
design
,
Frame and/or Top maintenance/inspec specifrations and is
Slab tion personnel s[mcturally sound.
determine that the
vault is not
slmcturall sound.
Cracks wider than
Vault Stmcture t/2-inch al the joint Vault repaired so
Damage-Includes of any inleUoutlet that no cracks exist
A Structure Cracks in Walls, Pipe or evidence of wider than 1/4-inch
Bottom, Damage to soil particles al the joint of the
Frame and/or Top entering through the inlet/outlet pipe.
Slab cracks.
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Fencing/Shrubbery Screen/Other Landscaping Checklist
DRAINAGE CONDITIONS TO CHECK CONDITIONB THAT SHOULD
FREpUENCY SYSTEM DATE PROBLEM FOR EXIST
FEATURE
M General Missing or Any tlefed in Ne fence or Fence is mended or shrubs
broken parts/ srseen that permits easy enUy replacetl to form a solid barrier
tleatl to a fa0lity. to entry.
shmbbe
M
S Gene21 Emsion Erosion has resulted in an Replace soil untler fence sc
, opening under a feme that Nat no opening exceeds 4
allows ent b eo le or ers, inches in hei hl.
M General Unruly Shrubbery is growing out of Shrubbery is trimmed and
vegetation control or is infesletl with weedetl to provitle appealing
weeds. aesthetics. Do not use
chemicals to control weetls.
A Fences Damagetl Posts out of plumb more than Posts plumbto within Ll/2
parts 6inches. inches of plumb.
A Fences Damaged Top rails bent more than 6 Top rail free of bentls greater
parts inches. Uan 1 inch.
q Fences Damaged Any part of fence (including Fence is aligned antl meets
parts posts, top 2ils, antl fabric) design stantlartls.
more than 1 foot out of tlesign
ali omen(.
A Fences Damaged Missing or loose tension wire. Tension wire in place and
parLS hcltling fabric.
A Fences Damaged Missing or loose baNetl wire Barbed wire in place with less
parts that is sagging more than 2112 than'/.-inch sag between
inches between posts. posts.
A Fences Damaged Extension arm missing, Extension arm in place with no
pans broken, or bent out of shape bends larger than '/.inch.
more than 1-1/2 inches.
A Fences Deteriorated Part or pads that have rusting Structurally adequate posts or
paint or or styling condition that has parts with a uniform protective
protective affected structural adequacy. coating.
mating
M Fences Openings in Openings in fabric are such No openings in fabric.
fabric Nal an 6-inch diameter ball
multl fl throw h.
If you are unsure whether a problem exists, please contact a 4'rofesslonal tnglneer.
Kev:
(M) Monthly from November through April.
(A) Once in late summer (preferable September).
(S) After any major storm (use 1-inch in 24 hours as a guideline).
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Grounds and Landscape Checklist
DRAINAGE CONDITIONS TO CHECK CONDITIONS THAT SHOULD
FREpUENCV SYSTEM GATE PROBLEM FOR EXIST
FEATURE
M General Weeds Wesds growing in more than Weetls present in less than 5%
(nonpoisonou 20%of the lantlscapetl area of Nelantlscapetl area.
s trees and shrubs onl
M General Insect hazaM Any presence of poison ivy or Na poisonous vegetation or
other poisonous vegetation or insect pests present in
Insect ests. IaiWSCa etl area.
M,S Geneal Trash or litter See Pontls Checklist See Ponds Checklist
M
G General Erosion of Noticeable rills are seen in Causes o(erosion are
, Grountl landscaped areas. itlentifietl antl steps are taken
Surface to slow downlspreatl out the
water. Erotled areas are filled
cenmured, and seetletl.
A Trees and Damage Limbs or parts of trees or Trim bees/shmbs to restore
shrubs shrubs that are split or broken shape. Replace trees/shrubs
whiGr affect more than 25% of with severe damage.
the total foliage of the tree or
shmb.
M Trees antl Damage Trees or shrubs That have Replant tree, inspecting for
shmbs been blovm tlown or knocked injury b stem or roots.
over. Re lace if severe) tlama etl.
A Trees and Damage Trees or shmbs which are not Place stakes antl rubber-
shmbs adequately supported or are ceatetl ties around young
leaning over, causing bees/shmbs for support.
exposure of the mots.
If you are unsure whether a problem exists, please contact a Processional tnglneer.
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(M) Monthly from November through April.
(A) Once in late summer (preferable September).
(S) After any major storm (use 1-inch in 24 hours as a guideline).
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Drywalls, French Drains, or Downspouts Checklist
INSPECTION
AREA FREOUENCy LOOK FOR ACTION
Downspout Annually Water overFlOwing from the First clean the gutters and
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downspout over the ground. t
downspouts. If this doesn
solve the problem, a larger
d ell ma be re wired.
Roof Annually Moss and algae taking over the Disconnect flexible part of the
shadier parts of the shingles. downspout leading to the
drywall. Remove moss.
Pressure washing or use of
fatty acid solutions instead of
highly toxic pesticides or
chlorine bleach is preferred.
Install a zinc strip as a
reventative.
Maintenance Cost Estimate
The estimated cost for the annual maintenance of the facilities, including removal of
debris, cleaning out piping, catch basins, vortechs, pond, etc. is as follows:
Clean out piping, catch basins, and
vortechs
- Personnel @ $25/hr for 4 hrs = $ 100
10 hours per year = $ 1,000
Detention Pond Maintenance
$1,000 per year = $ 1,000
Total Estimated Annual Cost = $ 2,000
RESOURCE LISTING
If you suspect a problem ezis[s, please contact your local jurisdiction at one of the numbers below and
ask for Technical Assistance.
Contact Numbers:
City of Yelm Public Works (360) 458-8406
WSU Cooperative Extension (253) 798-7180
Developer Information:
Client Name
Address
City, ST Zip
Phone
Engineer's Information:
Jack Long
The One Eleven Building
Auburn, WA 98002
(253)846-5750
PETRA ENGINEERING
535 Dock Street -Ste. 213
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)752-7617
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LOG SHEET
Use log sheets to track maintenance checks and what items, if any, are repaired or altered. The
completed sheets will serve as a record of maintenance activity and will provide valuable information
about how your facilities are operating. Log sheets should be kept in a dry, readily accessible place.
INSPECTION DATE:
PERFORMED BV:
PHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS:
POSITION ON HOA: CITY, ST, ZIP:
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GLOSSARY
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP1-Structures, conservation practices, or regulations that
improve quality of runoff or reduce the impact of development on [he quantity of runoff.
BIOFILTER (SWALE) - A wider and flatter vegetated version of a ditch over which runoff flows at uniform
depth and velocity. Bioflters perform best when vegetation has a thick mat of roots, leaves, and stems at
the soil interface (such as grass).
BIOFILTRATION -The process through which pollutant concentrations in runoff are reduced by filtering
runoff through vegetation.
BUFFER -The zone that protects aquatic resources by providing protection of slope stability, attenuation
of runoff, and reduction of landslide hazards. An integral part of a stream or wetland ecosystem, it
provides shading, input of organic debris, and coarse sediments to streams. It also allows room for
variation in stream or wetland boundaries, habitat for wildlife, and protection from harmful intrusion.
CATCH BASIN - An inlet for stormwater set into the ground, usually rectangular and made of concrete,
and capped with a grate that allows stormwater to enter.
CHECK DAM -Adam (e.g., rock, earthen, log) used in channels [o reduce water velocities, promote
sediment deposition, andlor enhance infll[ration.
COMPOST STORM WATER FILTER - A treatment facility that removes sediment and pollutants from
stormwater by percolating water through a layer of specially prepared bigleaf maple compost.
CONSTRUCTED WETLAND - A wet pond with dead storage at varied depths and planted with wetland
plants to enhance its treatment capabilities.
CONTROL STRUCTURE (FLOW RESTRICTOR)-A manhole andlor pipe structure with aflow-regulating
or metering device such as a weir or plates with small holes known as orifices. This structure controls the
rate at which water leaves the pond.
CONVEYANCE -A mechanism or device for transporting water including pipes, channels (natural and
man-made), culverts, gutters, manholes, etc.
CRITICAL AREA -Areas such as wetlands, streams, steep slopes, etc. as defned by ordinance or
resolution by the jurisdiction. Also known as "environmentally sensitive areas "
CULVERT - A conveyance device (e.g., concrete box, pipe) that conveys water from a ditch, Swale, or
stream under (usually across) a roadway or embankment.
DEAD_.STORAGE -The volume of storage in a pond below the outlet that does not drain after a storm
event. This storage area provides treatment of the stormwater by allowing sediments to settle out.
DETENTION FACILITY-Afacility (e.g., pond, vault, pipe) in which surface and storm water is temporarily
stored.
DETENTION POND - A detention facility in the form of an open pond.
DISPERSION TRENCH - An open-top trench filed with riprap or gravel that takes the discharge from a
pond, spreads it out, and spills (bubbles) the flow out along its entire length. Dispersion trenches are
used to simulate "sheet flovJ of stormwater from an area, and are often used to protect sensitive adjacent
areas, such as wetlands.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM -The combination of Best Management Practices (BMPs), conveyances,
treatment, retention, detention, and ouffall features or structures on a project.
DROP STRUCTURE - A structure for dropping water to a lower elevation andlor dissipating energy. A
drop may be vertical or inclined.
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DRY POND - A detention facility that drains completely after a storm. This type of pond has a pipe outlet
at the bottom.
EASEMENT -Aright afforded a person to make limited use of another's real property. Typical
easements are for pipes or access to ponds, and may be 15 to 20 feet wide.
EMERGENCY OVERFLOW OR SPILLWAY - An area on the lop edge of [he pond that is slightly lower in
elevation than areas around it. This area is normally lined with riprap. The emergency overflow is used
only if the primary and secondary outlets of the pond fail, in the event of extreme storms, or if the
infltration capability o(the pond becomes signifcantly diminished. If the emergency overflow ever comes
into play, it may indicate the pond needs to be upgraded.
ENERGY DISSIPATER - A rock pad at an outlet designed to slow the velocity, spread out the water
leaving the pipe or channel, and reduce the potential for erosion.
FREEBOARD -The vertical distance between the design high water mark and the elevation of the tap of
the pond. Most ponds have one to two feet of freeboard to prevent them from overflowing.
INFILTRATION -The soaking of water through the soil surface into the ground (percolation). (Many
ponds are designed to fully infltrate stormwater, and thus do not have a regularly used discharge pipe.)
INFILTRATION FACILITY or STRUCTURE) - A facility (pond or trench) that retains and percolates
stormwater into the ground, having no discharge (to any surface water) under normal operating
conditions.
JUNCTION -Point where two or more drainage pipes or channels converge (e.g., a manhole).
JURISDICTION -Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, or Thurston County (as applicable).
LINED POND or CONVEYANCE - A facility, the bottom and sides of which have been made impervious
(using, for example, a plastic liner or clay/silt soil layer) to the transmission of liquids.
LIVE STORAGE -The volume of storage in a pond above the outlet that drains after a storm even[. This
storage area provides flood control and habitat protection for nearby streams.
MANHOLE - A larger version of a catch basin, often round, with a solid lid. Manholes allow access to
underground stormwater pipes for maintenance.
NATURAL CHANNEL -Stream, creek, river, lake, wetland, estuary, gully, Swale, ravine, or any open
conduit where water will concentrate and Flow intermittently or continuously.
OIL-WATER SEPARATOR - A structure or device used to remove oil and greasy solids from water. They
operate by using gravity separation of liquids that have different densities. Many catch basins have a
downturned elbow that provides some oil-water separation.
OUTFACE -The point where water Flows from aman-made conduit, channel, or drain into a water body or
other natural drainage feature.
RETENTION FACILITY - An inf Itration facility.
RETENTION POND - A retention facility that is an open pond.
REVETMENTS -Materials such as rock or keystones used to sustain an embankment, such as in a
retaining wall.
RIP RAP -Broken rock, cobbles, or boulders placed on earth surfaces, such as on top of a berm for the
emergency overfow, along steep slopes, or at the outlet of a pipe, for protection against the action of
water. Also used for entrances to construction sites.
RUNOFF -stormwater.
SAND FILTER - A treatment facility that removes sediment and pollutants from stormwater by percolating
water through a layer of sand.
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STORMWATER -That portion of precipitation that falls on property and that does not naturally percolate
into the ground or evaporate, but flows via overland flow, channels or pipes into a defined surtace water
channel, or a constructed infltration facility. Sformwater includes washdown water and other wastewater
that enters the drainage system.
SWALE - A shallow drainage conveyance with relatively gentle side slopes, generally with flow depths
less than one foot. This term is used interchangeably with "BIOFILTER".
TRASH RACK or BAR SCREEN - A device (usually a screen or bars) that fits over a pipe opening to
prevent large debris such as rocks or branches from entering and partially blocking the pipe.
WET POND - A stormwater treatment pond designed with a dead storage area to maintain a continuous
or seasonal static water level below the pond outlet elevation.