Inspections Division

Construction Site Erosion & Sediment Control

The Submittal Date: May 15, 2006 and forward

The Lingo

• MS-4: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System

• IDNR: Iowa Department of Natural Resources

• SWPPP: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans   

• BMP: Best Management Practice 

• General Permit No. 2   

• COSESCO Permit:Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control

The Permits

• COSESCO permit long form  (single family/commercial)

The Checklists (Optional for your benefit)

• Inspections checklist

• SWPPP checklist

• SWPPP example  Type 'A'

• SWPPP example Type 'B'

• SWPPP example Type 'C'

• The Inspection Report: (FYI only as inspectors will use.)

• Inspectors' site checklist

Email the Inspection Division: inspections@city.ames.ia.us

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