CAN CSA W202-18:2019 pdf download.Erosion and sediment control inspection and monitoring
1.1 General
CAN CSA W202-18 specifies minimum requirements for the inspection of ESC measures throughout the duration of a construction project, as well as requirements and recommendations for monitoring certain water quality parameters. It also includes a description of the required qualifications for a qualfied erosion and sediment control inspector (QESCI) and a QESCI in-training (QESCI-IT). This Standard further details the required documentation and communication procedures to be followed with respect to erosion and sediment control inspection, monitoring, and other compliance measures.
This Standard provides
a) defined experience and education requirements for those considered to be qualified to perform the tasks outlined;
b) the minimum requirements for the inspection of ESC measures and plan implementation;
c) the minimum requirements, as well as recommendations, for water monitoring to determine ESC measure performance; and
d) the minimum requirements for documenting compliance with an ESC plan.
1.2 Users
This Standard is intended for use by those with a vested interest in ESC elements of construction projects, which can include, but is not limited to, project owners, regulatory authorities, design engineers, qualified erosion and sediment control inspectors, contractors, consultants, contract administrators, and others assigned to the inspection of ESC measures and plan implementation.
1.3 Application
1.3.1 The requirements provided in this Standard apply to construction projects that result in a disturbance to soil, including excavations, vegetation/topsoil removal, grading, and development-related activities that could impact an environmental feature (for example, a watercourse, wetland, or forest) or existing infrastructure. This Standard also applies where ESC measures are required by contract, permit,approval, regulation, or other authorization. Its application begins with the design and implementation of ESC measures on a construction site and continues throughout the lifespan of the project or until such time that stabilization goals have been achieved.
4.1 General
Individuals engaged in the inspection and monitoring of construction-related erosion and sediment control measures typically do so based on ESC plans prepared by others. This means that the inspector's role is limited (unless stated otherwise in a contract or permit) to verifying that the prescribed ESC measures are installed in accordance with the ESC plan and are functioning as intended. Subsequently,if the ESC plan is not functioning as intended, the inspector is responsible for informing the construction team through an established communication protocol (see Clause 8). This clause outlines the qualifications necessary for an individual to carry out such duties, with due respect for the liability and risk inherent in the work.CAN CSA W202-18 pdf download.