Stormwater BMPs: Part A; Construction Activities

The purpose of this handbook is to provide general guidance for selecting and implementing BMPs to prevent the discharge of pollutants from construction sites to receiving bodies of water. This handbook also provides guidance on preparing the State SWPPP, a document required for construction projects with land disturbance of one acre or greater.

This 3rd Edition is a revision to the 2nd Edition to reflect new storm water requirements.
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SECTIONS 1-3	Section 1 - Introduction Section 2 - Developer's Guide Section 3 - City Staff Guide
APPENDIX A	Minimum Storm Water Requirements
APPENDIX B	Wet Weather Erosion Control Plan (WWECP)
APPENDIX C	Notice of Intent (NOI)
APPENDIX D	Notice of Termination
APPENDIX E	Ordinance Nos. 173494 & 172673
APPENDIX F	Self Inspection Checklist
APPENDIX G	Self Inspection Log
APPENDIX H	WWECP City Inspection Checklist
APPENDIX I	Best Management Practices (BMP) Fact Sheets Contains links for downloading each Fact Sheet
APPENDIX J	Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Templates The following Microsoft Word files are provided to assist in creating site-specific SWPPPs. Template; Main SWPPP Template Attachment A; Computation Sheet for Determining Runoff Coefficients Attachment B; Computation Sheet for Determining Run-on Discharges Attachment C; Construction Schedule/Water Pollution Control Schedule Attachment D; 303(d) Listed Water Bodies for Sedimentation Attachment E; Vicinity Map Attachment F; BMP Consideration Checklist Attachment G; BMPs Selected for the Project Attachment H; Water Pollution Control Drawings (WPCDs) Attachment I; Program for Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair of Construction Site BMPs Attachment J; Trained Contractor Personnel Log Attachment K; Subcontractor Notification Letter and Log Attachment L; Storm Water Quality Construction Site Inspection Checklist Attachment M; Notice of Non-Compliance Attachment N; Sampling Activity Log Attachment O; Annual Certification of Compliances Form Attachment P; SWPPP Amendment Certification Attachment Q; SWPPP Amendment Log
APPENDIX K	Construction Stormwater Sampling & Analysis Guidance
Appendix L	General Permit
Appendix M	Glossary
Appendix N	Contacts
Appendix O	Acknowledgements

Related Internal Links

Main SUSMP Page

Flow Chart of the Plan Review and Approval Process

What to Submit?

Redevelopment Definition

Development BMPs Handbook Part B: Planning Activities

Related External Links

State Water Resources Control Board SUSMP Website