(a) This section describes the BMPs to be implemented at all City of Vermilion properties for building repairs, remodeling, and minor construction projects that involve an area of disturbance less than one acre in size.
(b) Larger-scale projects, such as the construction of new facilities that disturb greater than one acre of ground must satisfy the requirements of the Ohio EPA Construction Permit (Ohio EPA Permit No.OHC000004) effective Apri121, 2013. These require more extensive storm water pollution prevention measures than described here.
(c) The following BMPs will be implemented for minor construction and remodeling activities at the facility:
(1) Building materials will be stored under cover or in contained areas. Impermeable tarp will be put over piles of wood, or other materials.
(2) The working area will be kept clean. Wood splinters, paint chips, and other residues will be swept every day; as well as a thorough cleanup at the end of the project.
(3) Impermeable ground cloths, such as plastic sheeting, will be used during painting.
(4) Paint buckets and barrels of materials will be stored away from contact with storm water at the end of the work day.
(5) Paint spills will be treated as a chemical spill and will be captured before it flows to the storm drain. Paint will be cleaned it up promptly using dry methods.
(6) Water based paint brushes and equipment will be cleaned in a sink connected to the sanitary sewer. Oil-based paint will materials will be cleaned where the waste paint and solvents can be collected to be handled as small quantity hazardous waste do not pour it to the sink or to a storm drain.
(7) Tarps or drop cloths will be hung to minimize the spread of windblown materials.
(8) Sand blasting areas will be controlled to keep particles off of paved surfaces and out of storm drains.
(9) Excess chemicals will be soaked up with absorbent material or rags rather than allowing them to flow to the storm drains or soak into the soil. If chemicals spill, they will be cleaned up promptly using dry techniques (see Section 1084.05).
(Ord. 2017-5. Passed 3-6-16.)