Commercial -- Construction
Construction Inspection Workshop, Wednesday, May 2, 2012. An workshop for municipal construction inspectors has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street in Brentwood. Please note this workshop for inspectors working for Program municipalities only. Registration is online only. To register, click on this link.
Construction activities can be a significant source of pollutants. Common sources of pollutants from construction sites and activities include:
- Sediment from soil erosion
- Construction materials and waste (e.g., paint, solvents, concrete, drywall, etc.)
- Landscaping runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides
- Spilled oil, fuel, and other fluids from construction vehicles and equipment.
Here are a few of the CCCWP outreach efforts in support of our goal:
- Educate and train municipal staff and the development community on the New Development and Construction Controls (NDCC) Performance Standards (PSs)
- Provide guidance and direction to promote consistent implementation of and compliance with the NDCC PSs
- Track and report NDCC PSs implementation and their effectiveness
- Coordinate individual municipal NDCC activities
- “Start at the Source” - Design guidance manual for stormwater quality protection
Here are some of the tools available to support our goal:
- Pre-Rainy Season Construction Site Inspections
- Contra Costa Builder’s Guide to Reuse and Recycling
- Construction Site Stormwater Quality Protection Workshop
- California Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices Handbooks Update
Construction & Demolition Debris Recovery is required by ordinance for certain size projects in many local cities and the unincorporated area, which requires owners/applicants to demonstrate that a portion of the jobsite materials were either reused or recycled rather than being disposed of as waste. Program Website
Construction site pollution prevention practices or best management practices (BMPs) include schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures, and other management practices to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water pollution. BMPs also include treatment requirements, operating procedures, and practices to control spills and leaks, and manage the storage, use, and disposal of building materials and waste.
The California Stormwater Quality Association’s Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbook for Construction provides general guidance for selecting and implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will eliminate or reduce the discharge of pollutants from construction sites and activities.
