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Maintenance Standards <br />Inspect all forms of inlet protection frequently, especially after storm events. Clean and <br />replace clogged catch basin filters. For rock and gravel filters, pull away the rocks from the <br />inlet and clean or replace. An alternative approach would be to use the clogged rock as fill and <br />put fresh rock around the inlet. <br />. Do not wash sediment into storm drains while cleaning. Spread all excavated material evenly <br />over the surrounding land area or stockpile and stabilize as appropriate. <br />Approved as Functionally Equivalent <br />Ecology has approved products as able to meet the requirements of this BMP. The products did not <br />pass through the Technology Assessment Protocol — Ecology (TAPE) process. Local jurisdictions <br />may choose not to accept these products, or may require additional testing prior to consideration for <br />local use. Products that Ecology has approved as functionally equivalent are available for review on <br />Ecology's website at: <br />https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Guidance-technical-assistance/Stormwater-per- <br />mittee-guidance-resources/Emerging-stormwater-treatment-technologies <br />BMP C231: Brush Barrier <br />Purpose <br />The purpose of brush barriers is to reduce the transport of coarse sediment from a construction site <br />by providing a temporary physical barrier to sediment and reducing the runoff velocities of overland <br />flow. <br />Conditions of Use <br />- Brush barriers may be used downslope of disturbed areas that are less than one -quarter acre. <br />Brush barriers are not intended to treat concentrated flows, nor are they intended to treat sub- <br />stantial amounts of overland flow. Any concentrated flows must be directed to a sediment trap- <br />ping BMP. The only circumstance in which overland flow can be treated solely by a brush <br />barrier, rather than by a sediment trapping BMP, is when the area draining to the barrier is <br />small. <br />- Brush barriers should only be installed on contours. <br />Design and Installation Specifications <br />- Height: 2 feet (minimum) to 5 feet (maximum). <br />- Width: 5 feet at base (minimum) to 15 feet (maximum). <br />Filter fabric (geotextile) may be anchored over the brush berm to enhance the filtration ability <br />of the barrier. Ten -ounce burlap is an adequate alternative to filter fabric. <br />2019 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington <br />Volume 11- Chapter 3 - Page 365 <br />