All Birmingham land-disturbing activity must install silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection before grading begins, under Title 14 land development standards and the city engineer's design manual.
Birmingham's erosion-control rules track Alabama's Handbook for Erosion Control on Construction Sites and require contractors to install perimeter silt fencing, gravel construction entrances, and storm drain inlet bags before any grading. Disturbed slopes greater than 3:1 must be stabilized within seven days. Re-vegetation with native or naturalized seed mix is required after final grading. The Cahaba River basin's sensitive aquatic species, including endangered fish, mean inspectors apply tighter compliance standards in southeastern Birmingham neighborhoods. Failure to maintain controls during rain events triggers immediate citations.
Civil penalties up to $500 per day, mandatory installation of corrective measures, and possible permit suspension until inspector reverification.
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Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham, AL
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