SUSSEX
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Sediment and Stormwater
Certified Construction Reviewer Policy |
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The following policy has been prepared to assist
the Certified Construction Reviewer (CCR), landowners, land developers,
contractors, and engineers in understanding the responsibilities
regarding the implementation of the CCR Program in Sussex County.
This document should be used in conjunction with section 12 of the
Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations.
The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) will require a CCR to report
on all activities related to the approved Sediment and Stormwater
Plan for the designated land development projects
listed below. This requirement will become effective for all affected
land development plans submitted to SCD, December 1, 2003. A request
for a waiver of the CCR requirement must be submitted to the SCD
in writing by the owner/developer. The decision to waive the requirement
will be made by the SCD Sediment and Stormwater Program Manager,
with appeal provisions to the SCD Board of Supervisors. Any contest
to the requirement of the CCR provision must be reconciled prior
to the project pre-construction meeting. During construction, the
Sussex Conservation District reserves the right to suspend CCR responsibilities
when they deem appropriate. This request to suspend CCR activities
must be submitted to the SCD in writing.
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COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
AND INSTITUTIONAL CCR REQUIREMENTS
A CCR will be required for Sediment and Stormwater
review on all commercial, industrial and institutional land development
projects for which an approved Sediment and Stormwater Plan is
required by SCD unless waived, which meet the following conditions:
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When the disturbed area of the project is 2 acres
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When deemed necessary by the SCD. |
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| A CCR will be responsible for submitting a weekly written
report to the SCD Sediment and Stormwater Program Manager during the
following stages of construction: |
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Pre-construction Meeting (no written report necessary)
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Clearing and grubbing of the site area |
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Installation of the perimeter controls (SCD will be notified at
the completion of this stage) |
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Installation of the stormwater management facility and completion
of a stormwater construction checklist (if necessary) |
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Construction of major infrastructure (stormdrain, sewer, roadways,
utilities) and completion of site work to rough grade. |
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Temporary stabilization of site areas not currently being graded
(At this point, the frequency of the required inspections may be reduced
through approval of SCD until site grading resumes. This approval
must be requested by the owner/developer in writing). |
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Final grading and stabilization, conversion of sediment basin to
permanent SWM pond, and final site inspection. Final site inspection
will be arranged with SCD prior to a request for certificate of occupancy. |
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RESIDENTIAL
CCR REQUIREMENTS |
| A CCR will be required for Sediment and Stormwater review
on all residential land development projects for which an approved
Sediment and Stormwater Plan is required by SCD unless waived, which
meet the following conditions: |
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Total site area of the record plan is 50 acres
or greater and the site will be mass or bulk graded including
lot disturbance. |
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When deemed necessary by the SCD. |
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| For residential land development projects meeting the
above conditions, the CCR will be responsible for submitting a weekly
written report to SCD during the following stages of construction: |
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Pre-construction Meeting (no written report necessary, but attendance
is required) |
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Clearing and Grubbing of the site area |
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Installation of the perimeter controls (SCD will be notified at
the completion of this stage) |
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Installation of the stormwater management facility and completion
of a stormwater construction checklist (if necessary) |
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Construction of major infrastructure (stormdrain, sewer, roadways,
utilities) and completion of site earthwork to rough grade. |
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Temporary stabilization of site areas not currently being graded
(At this point, the frequency of the required inspections may be reduced
through approval of SCD until site grading resumes. This approval
must be requested by the owner/developer in writing). |
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SCD will assume inspection for the individual home construction
including final lot stabilization prior to certificate of occupancy. |
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Final site and road grading and stabilization, conversion of sediment
basin to permanent SWM pond, and final site inspection will be inspected
by the CCR. Final site inspection will be arranged with SCD. |
| In addition, Section 12, paragraph 2 of the Delaware
Sediment and Stormwater Regulations states that SCD “may require
that any project, already under construction, have on site a certified
construction reviewer if on that project, significant sediment control
or stormwater management problems necessitate more frequent inspections”. |
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ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE AREAS CCR REQUIREMENTS |
| The Sussex County Council, in the latest update of the
Sussex County Comprehensive Land Use Plan in 2002, designated lands
within Sussex County that are considered environmentally sensitive.
Many of these areas are considered prime location for development.
In order to protect the environmentally sensitive areas during development
the Sussex County Council has placed additional design requirements
that must be addressed for development. In order to be consistent
with the policies of Sussex County and to ensure the continued protection
of the Environmentally Sensitive Development District during construction,
the Sussex Conservation District recognizes the importance of proper
inspection and construction review for projects lying within this
District. |
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| Therefore, all projects, residential, commercial, and
industrial lying within the Environmentally Sensitive Development
District would require a Certified Construction Reviewer on site during
all land forming, shaping and construction of stormwater management
facilities, until stabilization of the site has occurred. The purpose
is to insure that no soil materials leave the site during land disturbing
activities. The CCR will be responsible for submitting a weekly written
report to SCD during the following stages of construction: |
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Pre-construction Meeting (no written report necessary, but attendance
is required) |
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Clearing and Grubbing of the site area |
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Installation of the perimeter controls (SCD will be notified at
the completion of this stage) |
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Installation of the stormwater management facility and completion
of a stormwater construction checklist (if necessary) |
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Construction of major infrastructure (stormdrain, sewer, roadways,
utilities) and completion of site earthwork to rough grade. |
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Temporary stabilization of site areas not currently being graded
(At this point, the frequency of the required inspections may be reduced
through approval of SCD until site grading resumes. This approval
must be requested by the owner/developer in writing). |
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SCD will assume inspection for the individual home construction
including final lot stabilization prior to certificate of occupancy. |
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Final site and road grading and stabilization, conversion of sediment
basin to permanent SWM pond, and final site inspection will be inspected
by the CCR. Final site inspection will be arranged with SCD. |
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Certified
Construction Reviewer (CCR) Responsibilities |
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The CCR must be certified by the Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control (DNREC) and possess a current, valid certification.
This certification is valid for 5 years, after which re-certification
is required. Contact DNREC’s Sediment and Stormwater Program
Manager at (302) 739-4411 for information about certification or re-certification.
After verification of certification, the CCR must complete his/her
portion of the CCR application and sign the Certified Construction
Reviewer’s Certification on the application. |
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The CCR must review and become familiar with the relevant parts
of the approved plan. Any questions or issues raised during this review
should be discussed with the contractor, consultant or SCD, as appropriate,
prior to the start of construction. The CCR should attend the SCD
pre-construction meeting and be prepared to discuss the plan and any
questions or concerns he or she may have. |
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The CCR must perform, at a minimum, weekly sediment and stormwater
(S&S) inspections of the site in accordance with the approved
plan, this policy and the Delaware Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.
During periods of active disturbance or when other noteworthy events
occur, weekly reports shall be prepared that accurately and honestly
reflect the conditions of the site and it’s compliance with
the plans, specifications and regulations. During periods when no
active disturbance is occurring at the site, reports may be submitted
on a monthly basis with the approval of the Sussex Conservation District.
The report must be reviewed and signed by his/her responsible Professional
Engineer. Copies of these weekly reports shall be sent (within 5 calendar
days of the inspection) to the site contractor, the owner/developer,
and the SCD (Attn: Sediment and Stormwater Program Manager, 23818
Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947). These reports can also be faxed
to SCD at (302) 856-0951. If a potential environmental impact or safety
issue is observed, SCD must be notified within 24 hours. |
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The CCR must monitor and report on all stages of the stormwater
management facility construction using applicable checklists. The
CCR must be present on site and observe all stormwater management
checklist items. The CCR is responsible for accurately reporting what
they observe and should alert the contractor immediately to any problems
or discrepancies. The report must reflect any problems that develop
in the field and how they are addressed. |
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The CCR is responsible for performing all required inspections specified
in the stormwater checklist or as discussed at the pre-construction
meeting. The CCR should be familiar with all items on the checklist
and competent to perform the required inspections. If the CCR is not
able to complete certain items on the checklist, they should notify
the owner/developer before the job begins (preferably at or before
the pre-construction meeting). The owner/developer is still responsible
for making sure these items are completed and properly inspected by
a qualified CCR or Professional Engineer.” |
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The CCR is responsible for notifying the owner/developer, contractor,
and SCD of any problems or deficiencies on the site. If a control
practice has failed, a design change may be needed. An important role
of the CCR is to work with the contractor, design engineer, and SCD
to facilitate such a change, if necessary. Problems that relate to
inadequacies in the approved plan must be referred to SCD, who will
either work with the CCR and contractor on field modifications or
require a revised plan from the design engineer. |
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The CCR is responsible for contacting SCD if they are having difficulty
with compliance or communication with the owner and/or contractor.
SCD will first attempt to resolve any outstanding issues, but if further
enforcement action is necessary, sites will be referred to DNREC through
SCD. |
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All CCR reports are expected to be honest and accurate. Auditing
of CCR performance will be done and CCR certification can be revoked. |
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| Owner/Developer
Responsibilities |
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The owner/developer of a site is responsible for ensuring that all
work done on site is done in accordance with the approved plans, the
Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations, and the Delaware Erosion
and Sediment Control Handbook. It is the owner/developer’s responsibility
to ensure that all employees and contractors are clearly directed
to comply with all appropriate plans and regulations. |
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The owner/developer is responsible for providing a CCR on those
sites that are required to have one, in accordance with the Delaware
Sediment and Stormwater Regulations and SCD policy. After selecting
a CCR for their site, the owner/developer must complete his/her portion
of the CCR application and sign the Owner/Developer’s Certification
on the application. |
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The owner/developer is responsible for directing the site contractor
to cooperate and comply with the directions of the CCR and SCD inspector.
Any items requiring maintenance or correction on the weekly CCR reports
should be corrected as soon as possible. |
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The owner/developer is responsible for ensuring that there is a
CCR reporting on the site weekly until the construction has reached
a stage of completion as identified earlier in this policy, a request
for suspension of CCR inspection requirement is approved, or a final
inspection has been held. If a CCR is not performing adequately or
ceases to work on that site for some reason, a new CCR must be retained
immediately and SCD must be notified of the change of personnel. Any
change will require the approval of a new SCD CCR application. |
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The owner/developer is responsible for having compaction testing
done by a qualified geotechnical professional for all constructed
embankments of any stormwater management facilities. |
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The owner/developer must understand that the CCR is required to
notify SCD if the site is not in compliance and/or the contractor
is not responding to the punchlist items. The CCR could lose his/her
certification if he/she does not perform his/her duties in accordance
with the regulations. |
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If suspension of the CCR inspection is requested, the Owner must
submit this request to SCD in writing. |
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| Site
Contractor Responsibilities |
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The contractor is responsible for performing all site work in accordance
with the approved plans, the Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations,
and the latest version of the Delaware Erosion and Sediment Control
Handbook. |
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The contractor is responsible for maintaining close communication
with the CCR and the SCD inspector for all required inspections. The
contractor should keep the CCR informed of the work progress and should
contact the SCD and the CCR at least 48 hours prior to work on all
required inspection items. The contractor is also required to contact
SCD and the CCR at least 48 hours before beginning any site work. |
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No work on a stormwater management facility shall proceed until
the CCR inspects and approves the work previously completed unless
prior approval has been granted by SCD. If work proceeds without the
CCR being present, without prior approval, SCD and/or DNREC reserve
the right to require disassembly and reconstruction of the completed
works at the owner’s expense. |
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The contractor is responsible for installing and maintaining, in
a timely manner, all sediment and stormwater controls as necessary
in accordance with the approved plans and the Delaware Erosion and
Sediment Control Handbook. The contractor is responsible for cooperating
with the CCR and/or the SCD inspector when corrective action is required
on site. The contractor is responsible for installing all stormwater
management facilities in accordance with the approved plans. They
are also responsible for bringing any problems that develop in the
course of these installations to the immediate attention of the design
engineer, CCR, SCD and the developer. |
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Any change or deviations in the field implementation of the approved
plan must be reviewed and approved by SCD prior to installation. If
necessary, the proposed change will be directed through the design
and review process. This decision will be at the discretion of SCD. |
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The contractor must also ensure that the individual on-site responsible
for daily implementation of the Sediment and Stormwater plan has completed
the Contractors Certification Course. Contact DNREC’s Sediment
and Stormwater Program Manager at (302) 739-4411 for information on
this program. |
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| Professional
Engineer’s (P.E.) Responsibilities |
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The P.E. must be registered and licensed in the State of Delaware.
After verification of qualifications, and selection, the P.E. must
complete his/her portion of the CCR application and sign the Professional
Engineer’s Certification on the application. |
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The P.E.’s primary responsibility is reviewing, verifying
the accuracy of, and signing the weekly CCR reports and The P.E. is
available to assist the CCR with any questions that may arise in the
course of their inspections. |
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| Sussex Conservation
District Responsibilities |
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SCD is responsible for review and approval of the Sediment and Stormwater
plans in accordance with the Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations
and the Delaware Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. |
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SCD is responsible for reviewing the CCR application and approving
or disapproving it within 3 days. If the application is disapproved,
written justification for the disapproval will be provided. |
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At the owner/developer’s request, SCD is responsible for coordination
of the pre-construction meeting and the issuance of minutes to all
parties in attendance. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an
opportunity for all the parties (owner, contractors, design and review
engineers, CCR's, inspectors, etc.) to get together to discuss any
plan-related issues prior to the start of work. Any concerns about
plan implementation or general procedures should be raised and resolved
at this meeting. |
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SCD is responsible to conduct an inspection with the CCR of the
perimeter controls once site work begins on all sites. After the perimeter
control inspection, S&S inspection will be the primary responsibility
of the CCR except for periodic checks by the SCD inspector. The SCD
inspector must be notified 48 hours prior to all required inspections,
as discussed at the pre-construction meeting. |
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SCD will periodically monitor sites under CCR responsibility. SCD
will track and verify a sample of CCR inspection reports to determine
accuracy in the field. Any correspondence generated by SCD on a site
being inspected by a CCR will be copied to all necessary parties.
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When a site is found to be in violation by the CCR, SCD will become
involved to attempt to resolve all outstanding issues. If necessary,
SCD will refer the site to DNREC for enforcement. |
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SCD will notify the CCR if his/her performance does not comply with
the requirements of the CCR Program. If the CCR's performance does
not improve within a reasonable period of time, the CCR may be referred
to DNREC to begin the suspension and/or revocation process. |
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SCD will review requests to discontinue CCR inspections and approve
or deny those requests within 5 working days. The time/events at which
CCR inspections must resume will be specified by SCD at the time of
the suspension approval. |
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| Department
of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Responsibilities |
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1. |
DNREC is responsible for certification of the CCR's through the
Certified Construction Reviewer course. Contact DNREC’s Sediment
and Stormwater Program Manager at (302) 739-4411 for information on
this program. |
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DNREC is also responsible for providing general education for the
contractors and developers through the Contractor Certification Program.
Contact DNREC’s Sediment and Stormwater Program Manager at (302)
739-4411 for information on this program. |
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DNREC is responsible for enforcement of site compliance on sites
referred by the CCR through SCD. |
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| This policy is hereby declared effective
on December 1, 2003 |
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