Construction sites in Burlington must install and maintain erosion prevention and sediment control measures such as silt fence, stabilized entrances, and inlet protection before earth disturbance begins, consistent with the Vermont EPSC standards.
Per the city stormwater rules and Vermont's Low Risk Site Handbook, contractors must submit an EPSC plan for sites disturbing one acre or more and implement basic measures on smaller projects. Required practices include perimeter sediment barriers, soil stockpile covers, daily inspection, and stabilization within fourteen days of inactivity. Discharges of muddy water to Lake Champlain or its tributaries are prohibited. DPW conducts spot inspections during the building season.
Stop-work orders, daily fines, and mandatory cleanup; repeat offenders may lose permits.
Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
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