Inspection/maintenance Checklist Template (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

Vegetation

_______ Add vegetation to cover large areas of exposed soil or in flow

path to prevent erosion.

Watering

_______ When adding new vegetation to the facility, spread 2-4 inches

of mulch above the high water mark to reduce competition

______ If the facility has an irrigation system, adjust the irrigation

from weeds (To prevent mulch from washing out of the

schedule for each season.

facility and clogging outlets, do not add mulch to the wet

______ Inspect plantings during dry periods and look for signs of stress.

zone of the facility).

______ Water plants as needed.

_______ Protect vegetation if there is evidence of animal damage.

______ Adjust irrigation system if there is evidence of overspray outside

the facility.

Pruning

Common Weeds and Invasive Plants

_______ Trim trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants as needed (follow

_______ Remove weeds from the facility (In facilities with liners, this

height guidelines on p. 23 of the Field Guide).

includes volunteer trees that seed themselves into the facility

_______ Cut and remove grasses that are lying down (cut to a height

of 10 inches).

whose roots could damage the underground plumbing and

liner).

_______ Trim plants to clear inlets and outlets. Clear a 12 inch area at

the inlet & outlet.

_______ To reduce future weeds, add 2-4 inches of mulch above the

high water mark (Keeping mulch out of the wet zone prevents

_______ Remove pruned material and dispose of appropriately or

it from washing out of the facility and clogging outlets).

compost outside the facility.

Irrigation System

Plant Replacement

_______ Note dead vegetation and determine the reason plant died

_______ Inspect the system components for breaks, leaks and

(lack of water, wrong plant for location, disease, etc.).

blockages. Repair as needed.

_______ Replace dead vegetation with plants appropriate for the

_______ Drain the lines in preparation for the winter season.

moisture zone and solar exposure. To choose replacement

vegetation, see the original planting plan, contact the local

jurisdiction, or see the Plant Replacement Section of the

Field Guide for plants that work well in LID stormwater

facilities.

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