GREETINGS!

 

Be sure to contact the office if you have any questions regarding the building industry in the Bismarck-Mandan area.  Check out our member list when you are planning to have a new home built.  We have many qualified and professional builders in our membership.  Remodeling needs...we also have members who are remodelers. 

 

I have asked Dallas Grossman, ND Dept. of Health, to give us an update on common stormwater issues that we need to be aware of during the construction season.  If you have any questions regarding this information, Dallas can be reached at North Dakota Department of Health - Environmental Health Division - 1200 Missouri Ave –

Bismarck, ND 58504-5264 – (701) 328-5210

 

“With a new construction season upon us, the North Dakota Department of Health would like to remind everyone of some common stormwater issues.

 

v     Read the general permit (NDR10-0000).  Most contractors believe their projects are compliant once they submit the application and receive a coverage letter.  This is incorrect as they are only obtaining coverage under the general permit.  Projects must comply with the actual rules, which are contained in a 23-page document.

 

http://www.health.state.nd.us/WQ/Storm/Construction/NDR10-Constr_SW_2004_final.pdf

 

v     Although the general permit allows 48 hours to clean roadways, some cities may require you to remove dirt deposits more quickly.  Generally, if dirt can be picked up with a shovel or loader, it must be removed.

 

v     Erosion or sediment control (ESC) devices must be repaired often to be effective.  If a device is always failing or causing flooding problems, then you should re-evaluate it and decide if better options exist.

 

v     Remind all contractors, subcontractors, employees and delivery workers that your ESC devices are there for a purpose and that you (the permittee) are responsible for maintaining them.

 

v     Excess concrete and wash water shall not be dumped in any curb and gutter, storm drain, ditch, water of the state or in any other location from which the material could leave the site!  You (the permittee) are responsible for its proper disposal.

 

Remember, as the permit holder, you are ultimately responsible for meeting all conditions of the construction stormwater general permit.”