CITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Department of Public Service
Engineering Division
Erosion Protection & Sediment Control Certification
ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED ON THIS FORM
For Single Family Residential, Small Construction Projects, and Utility/Linear Projects
Applicant Information
OWNER: _______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP CODE: _____________________
PHONE: ____________________ FAX: ____________________
E-MAIL: _______________________________________________________________________________
Property Information
PARCEL/TMS #(S): _______________________ LOT NUMBER(S): ____________________________
DEVELOPMENT NAME/PHASE: _________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________ ZIP CODE: __________________________________
TOTAL ACRES: __________________________ DISTURBED ACRES: _________________________
LOTS APPLIED FOR: ___________________________________________________________________
Contractor Information (if applicable)
COMPANY: ____________________________________________________________________________
OPERATOR NAME: ____________________________________________________________________
LICENSE #: ____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP CODE: _____________________
PHONE: ____________________ FAX: ____________________
EMAIL: ________________________________________________________________________________
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1. Is your site part of a larger common development? Yes No
If yes you must sign the certification below. If no proceed to question 2.
I certify by my signature below that:
I certify under penalty of law that I understand and will implement the City’s construction,
development, and redevelopment activity management requirements specified in the construction
activity application issued to the owner of the development and those listed in this Erosion Protection &
Sediment Control Certification. I will ensure that all stormwater control measures are maintained. I
further certify that City of Charleston inspectors may enter the property as necessary to ensure
compliance with all related requirements.
OPERATOR SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
OWNER SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
2. If not part of a larger common development, you must sign the certification
below.
I certify under penalty of law that I understand and will implement the City’s construction
activity management requirements specified in this Erosion Protection & Sediment Control
Certification. I will ensure that the stormwater control measures are maintained. I further certify that
City of Charleston inspectors may enter the property as necessary to ensure compliance with all related
requirements.
OPERATOR SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
OWNER SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ DATE: _____________________
Construction Activity Management Requirements for Single Family Residential structures and
Small Construction Projects disturbing less than 1 acre, and Utility/Linear Projects
1. The lot/area shall have protection around the entire boundary with allowances for no more than
two entrance/exits. This protection may be silt fencing or earthen or man-made berms or dikes.
These measures shall be installed prior to land disturbance and maintained until the project is
stabilized as detailed below. The following guidelines shall be followed:
The maximum length from the crest of a hill to the fence is 100-feet. When the distance from
a crest to the property boundary is greater than 100-feet, an intermediate row of silt fence
shall be used or another control measure shall be employed.
The maximum slope steepness (normal [perpendicular] to fence line) is 2H:1V. When
exceeded, slope drains shall be employed.
A maximum of ¼ acre drainage per 100 linear feet of silt fence shall be used. When this area
is exceeded, an intermediate row of silt fence shall be used or another control measure shall
be employed.
Sediment accumulated along the fence shall be removed when it reaches 1/3 the height of the
fence.
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Proper construction of these measures can be found in South Carolina Department of Health
and Environmental Control’s (SCDHEC) BMP Manual. Manufacturer’s recommended
installation and maintenance procedures shall be followed.
2. Nearby stormwater inlets, manholes, etc. in the street or on this or adjacent property shall be
protected through the use of sediment tubes, check dams, or inlet protection devices. These
measures shall be maintained throughout the construction process until the site is stabilized as
detailed below.
3. A maximum of two (2) construction entrances shall be provided at all times. The entrances shall
contain washed stone that is at least 6-inches deep, 20-feet wide, and 75-feet long. The stone
shall be maintained throughout the construction process until the site is stabilized as detailed
below. Sediment tracked onto streets shall be removed daily. More information on the
installation and maintenance of the construction entrances can be obtained from the Public
Service Department.
4. All sediment and erosion control devices shall be inspected every seven (7) days. If site
inspections identify BMPs that are damaged or are not operating effectively, maintenance must
be performed as soon as practical or as reasonably possible and before the next storm event,
whenever practicable.
5. Construction debris and other waste shall be contained in a dumpster or covered with plastic.
Chemicals, paints, solvents and other materials shall be stored such that exposure risk to
precipitation and stormwater run-on is low. Concrete wash water shall be disposed in an area of
soil away from surface waters where soil can act as a filter or evaporate the water. Remaining
cement shall be disposed of in a dumpster or otherwise removed from the site. Be aware that this
water can kill vegetation. De-watering water shall be disposed of in a pervious area and shall be
contained completely within that area. Discharge of sediment from de-watering operations shall
be prevented from entering into stormwater facilities and surface waters.
6. Areas not used during construction shall be vegetated with sod or grass seed. Existing/natural
vegetation shall be preserved as much as possible. Grass specifications are available from
SCDHEC.
7. A site is considered stabilized once the entire area other the buildings, driveways, and walkways
has a vegetative cover with a density of 70%. Seeding shall be accompanied or replaced with
erosion control mats as necessary to achieve this density.
8. After final stabilization is achieved, all temporary control measures shall be removed from the
site.
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APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE
___________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE DATE
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