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S&B Soil Erosion, Sediment Control, and Stormwater Program

The Safety and Buildings Division receives Notice of Intent forms for construction projects. Education and consultation are available concerning soil erosion control for construction sites involving commercial buildings and one- and two-family dwellings. Complaints are investigated relative to violations and failure to control measures. Credentials are administered for erosion control inspectors.

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Do you need to file an NOI? - Soil Erosion Decision Tree, PDF file


The July 16, 2009, meeting of the Erosion and Stormwater Code Council was cancelled because the 2009 Wisconsin Budget Act transferred the Commercial Building Construction Site Soil Erosion Program to the Department of Natural Resources. For a review of the Council's activities, see the meeting summary from its May 5, 2009, meeting. To read about the transfer of responsibilities, see Wisconsin Act 28, s. 9110.


"Increased intensity and frequency of rainstorms has researchers in Wisconsin considering more storm-water regulations," PDF file

  "Notice of Intent, Commercial Buildings Construction Site, Soil Erosion Control" registration is required after preparation of erosion/sediment control and stormwater management plans when the construction of a public building (or a residential development site) involves the disturbance of one or more acres of land. Even if there is less than one acre of land disturbed, rules must be followed related to soil erosion and sediment control.

If the disturbance of one or more acres is for construction of a single one- or two-family dwelling, the plans should be prepared and NOI information is on the form for applying for the local UDC Building Permit. If the disturbance is for construction not regulated by the Safety and Buildings Division of the Department of Commerce, contact the Department of Natural Resources.

There are three ways to register or submit information to satisfy the "Notice of Intent" concerning soil and sediment control provisions of Comm 60, Commercial Building Code
1. The preferred, easiest and most efficient method - Use the S&B WebSite - More Information
2.SBD-10376 Notice of Intent, Commercial Buildings Construction Site, Soil Erosion Control, In Lieu of Web Submittal (R05/2007) PDF file, Doc file. This form is the equivalent of the Web submittal, with a $100 additional fee for using the paper version.
3. SBD- 10857 (N05/2007) Notice of Intent, Plan Summary Review for Custom Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, PDF file, Word file. This form is used when the project plans are custom-designed and do not use of the Web or paper RUSLE based calculations/ code appendices.


  Soil Erosion / Stormwater Managment Contacts

- Robert “Lenny” Kanter, 608-261-6541, is the S&B storm water/erosion control engineering consultant.

- Commercial Buildings Inspectors districts map

- Soil Erosion Control Inspector certification: Credentialing Unit, 608-261-8500, madisoncred@commerce.state.wi.us

- Inspection questions: Section Chief, Brian Ferris, 608-785-9335, bferris@commerce.state.wi.us

- Stormwater Management questions: Section Chief Brad Johnson, 920-492-5605, bradley.johnson@wi.gov

- Policy questions: Soil Erosion Control Program Manager, Lynita Docken, 608-785-9349, Ldocken@commerce.state.wi.us

- Soil and Sediment Control and Post-Construction Stormwater Management Code Advisory Council


  Resources

- Link to online entry of Notice of Intent for Erosion/Sediment Control


- Erosion Control and Post Construction Stormwater Management checklist - To help develop a code-compliant plan before submitting a Notice of Intent, PDF file


- Codes - Codes relevant to the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control include Comm 20-25, Uniform Dwelling Code; Comm 60-66, Commercial Building Code; and Comm 81-87, Plumbing Code.  See index of codes online.


Stormwater Plumbing System Plan Submittal PDF file Checklist

- PDF file. How does the Wisconsin Department of Commerce regulate post-construction stormwater?

- PDF file. The "Manufactured Perimeter Control and Slope Interruption Departmental Approval Process" lays out requirements that must be met in order for a manufactured perimeter control or slope interruption product to be approved for use on sites regulated by Commerce.

- PDF file. The "Wisconsin Department of Commerce Installation Stipulations for Approved Products" is a companion document that outlines recommended guidelines for the installation, and maintenance of manufactured perimeter control and slope interruption products on sites regulated by Commerce.

- Method for Predicting the Efficiency of Proprietary Storm Water Sedimentation Devices, PDF file

- Commercial Building Erosion Inspection Checklist

- Uniform Dwelling Code Erosion Inspection Checklist

- Standards Oversight Council Checklist

- Q&A on Soil Erosion Topics

- Educational Sources for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management

- Soil Erosion Control Informational Bulletin, September 2005, PDF file

- Universal Soil Loss Equation for Construction Sites, Excel worksheet. Download and save the worksheet to your computer and use it to estimate soil loss from sheet and rill erosion. (It is not used for gully erosion.) Variables are entered by the user or are automatically calculated. There is a "Help Page" button leading to descriptions of the fields. This new tool is still being perfected. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can direct them toS&B Soil Erosion Control Program Manager, Lynita Docken, 608-785-9349, Ldocken@commerce.state.wi.us

- Here is a link to a PDF file of Appendix A of the Commercial Building Code for erosion control and stormwater management standards

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Wisconsin Runoff Info Web site

  - State Legislative Reference Bureau Informational Paper #66 January 2007 about Nonpoint Source and Water Pollution Abatement and Soil Conservation Programs, S&B relevant pages are 37-39 (as numbered on document), PDF file.

- Plumbing Products Register and new online search for selected stormwater devices, private onsite wastewater treatment devices, and alternate or experimental swimming pools

- Links to the U.S.G.S. Water Resources Division - Wisconsin District Office for SLAMM (Source Loading and Management Model) and P-8 (Program for Predicting Polluting Particle Passage thru Pits, Puddles, & Ponds). Both SLAMM and P-8 can be used to predict pollutant loads and demonstrate compliance with the requirements stipulated in NR151 for urban areas.

- Wisconsin Department of Transportation Product Acceptability List. This list provides guidance in installation and proper use of erosion and sediment control products. This list contains products that have been approved for use on state airport, structure and highway projects.
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Does your construction site need a storm water permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources?

DNR Notice of Intent form 3500-053

DNR Storm Water Management Technical Standards

NR 151 Runoff Management Admin Rules

DNR Attachment 2: The economic and environmental consequences of NR 151 on non-agricultural land uses. The primary focus of the paper is new development and sediment controls for construction and post-construction sites.


  Educational Sources for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management

Erosion and Sediment Control
- North American Stormwater and Erosion Control Association - http://www.naseca.org
- The Wisconsin River Alliance offers workshops to help river organizations understand the state's erosion control program : http://www.wisconsinrivers.org/index.php?page=content&mode=view&id=11
- DNR - http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/nps/stormwater.htm
- Basin Educators – http://runoffinfo.uwex.edu/
- International Slope Restoration and Revegetation Association - http://www.isrra.org/index.html

Post-Construction Stormwater
- North American Stormwater and Erosion Control Association - http://www.naseca.org/
- DNR - http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/wm/nps/stormwater.htm
- Basin Educators – http://runoffinfo.uwex.edu/


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