Hayward construction sites require erosion and sediment controls during the wet season October through April. BMPs include silt fences, fiber rolls, and covered stockpiles per the Countywide stormwater permit.
Erosion control in Hayward is required under the Hayward Municipal Code urban runoff pollution provisions and the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program requirements. Construction sites that disturb any soil must implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent sediment discharge, with heightened requirements during the wet season from October 1 through April 30. Typical required BMPs include silt fences on the downhill side, straw wattles or fiber rolls around storm drain inlets, stabilized construction entrances, covered soil stockpiles, and concrete washout containment. Projects disturbing one acre or more also require coverage under the state Construction General Permit with a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prepared by a Qualified SWPPP Developer. Inspections occur regularly and stop work orders can issue for non-compliance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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