Land development design plans prepared by LandTech’s civil engineer primarily indicates the final site features to be installed, such as parking lots, sidewalks, and roads. However, there’s an important part of the design plan drawing set that’s not a final site feature, but is only implemented during the construction phase of the project……erosion and sediment control.
According to the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) :
“Construction activities near streams, rivers, and lakes have the potential to cause water pollution and stream degradation if erosion and sediment controls are not properly installed and maintained. In order to effectively reduce erosion and sedimentation impacts, Best Management Practices (BMP’s) must be designed, installed, and maintained during land disturbing activities.”
TDEC publishes an “Erosion & Sediment Control Handbook” used by developers, engineers, and contractors for the proper design, installation and maintenance of erosion control practices. The handbook can be downloaded in pdf format here:
http://www.tnepsc.org/TDEC_EandS_Handbook_2012_Edition4/TDEC%20EandS%20Handbook%204th%20Edition.pdf
Some localities may have additional erosion control requirements. For example, the City of Knoxville Stormwater Engineering Department publishes the “Knoxville BMP Manual” with guidance on preparing erosion control plans in their jurisdiction. The BMP manual can be downloaded in pdf format here:
http://www.cityofknoxville.org/engineering/bmp_manual/knoxvilleBMP.pdf
We’d love to discuss any questions you have about erosion control. Feel free to call us, or contact us on our website at: http://landtechco.com/contact_us
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