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Home My WebLink AboutADM19-0081 BMP's (2)Fiber Rollssc-5Definition andPurposeAppropriateApplicationsStendârd SymbolBMP Objectiveg. Soil Stab¡lization. Sêd¡ment Controlo Tracking Controlo Wind Erosion Controlo Non-Storm Wator Managemento Materials and Waste ManagemsntA fiber roll consists ofwood excelsior, rice or wheat sfra\¡r', or coconut fibers thatis rolled or bound into a tight tubular roll and placed on the toe and face of slopesúo interc€pt runoff, reduce its flow velocity, release the runoff as sheet flow andprovide removal of sediment from the runoff. Fiber rolls may also be used forinlet protection and as check dams under cert¿in situations.This BMP may be implemented on a project-by-project basis v/ith otherBMPs when determined necessary and feasible by the RE.Along the toe, top, face, and at grade breaks of exposed and erodible slopes toshorten slope length and spread runoff as sheet flow.r Below the toe of exposed and erodible slopes.r Fiber rolls may be used as check dams in unlined ditches if approved by theResident Engineer (RE) or the District Construction Storm Water Coordinator(refer to SC-4 'Check Dams").Fiber rolls may be used for d¡ain inlet protection if approved by the RE or theDistrict Construction Storm Water Coordinator (refer to SC-10 "Storm DrainInlet Protection").r Down-slope of exposed soil areas.r Around temporary stocþiles.r Along the perimeter of a project.Caltrans Storm Wator Ouallty Handbooksconstruction Slte Bsst Management Practlcea lrlanualMarch '1, 2003æUúù rSocl¡on 4Flber Rolls SC6I of 6 Fiber RollsLimitations r Runoff and erosion may occur iffiber roll is not adequately trenched in.Fiber rolls at the toe ofslopes geater than 1:5 may require the use of500 mm(20" diameter) or installations achieving the same protection (i.e., stackedsmaller diameter fiber rolls, etc.).r Fiber rolls may be used for drainage inlet protection ifthey oan be properþanchored.¡ Difficult to move once saturated.¡ Fiber rolls could be transported by high flows ifnot properþ staked andtrenched in.@Standards andSpecificationsr Fiber rolls have limited sediment capture zone.r Do not use fiber rolls on slopes subject to creep, slumping, or landslide.Fibet Roll Materials¡ Fiber rolls shall be either:(1) Prefabricated rolls.(2) Rolled tubes of erosion control blanket.Assembly of Fíeld Rolled Fiber Rollr Roll length of erosion contol blanket into a tube of minirnum 200 mm (8 in)diameter.r Bind roll at each end and every 1.2 m (4 ft) along length of roll with jute-typetwine.lnstallatlonr Slope inclination of I :4 or flatter: fiber rolls shall be placed on slopes 6.0 mãpãrt.r Slope inclination of 1:4 to 1:2: fiber rolls shall be placed on slopes 4.5 màpàrl.r Slope inclination l:2 or greater: fiber rolls shall be placed on slopes 3.0 maprrt.Stake fiber rolls into a 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 in) trench.Calhans Storm Watêr Quallty Hendbookscongfructlon Sllg Bêst Managemenl Practlcas ManualMarch 'f , 2003w"UôsvS€ctlon 4Fibe¡ Rolls SC{2oÍ6 Fiber Rolls@r Drive stakes at the end of each fiber roll and spaced 600 mm (2 ft) apart ifType 2 installation is used (refer to Page 4). Otherwise, space stakes 1.2 m(4 ft) maximum on center if installed as shown on Pages 5 and 6.r Use wood stakes with a nominal classification of 19 by 19 mm(3l4by 314in), and minimum length of 600 mrn (24 in).r Ifmore than one fiber roll is placed in a row, the rolls shall be overlapped; notabutted.Removalr Fiber rolls are typically left in place.I If fiber rolls are removed, collect and dispose of sediment accumulation, andfill and compact holes, trenches, depressions or any other ground disturbanceto blend with adjacent ground.Maintenance âfìd r Repair or replace split, tom, unraveling, or slumping fiber rolls.lnspectionr Inspect flber rolls when rain is forecast. Perform maintenance as needed or asrequired by the RE.r Inspect fiber rolls following rainfall events and a least daily during prolongedrainfall. Perform maintenance as needed or as required by the RE.r Maint¿in fiber rolls to provide an adequate sediment holding capacity.Sediment shall be removed when the sediment accumulation reaches tkeequarters (3/4) ofthe barrier height. Removed sediment shall be incorporatedin the project at locations designated by the RE or disposed ofoutside thehighway rightof-way in conformance with the Standard Specifications.Caltranô Storm Waler Quallty HandbooksCon6tructlon Sltc Bost Managemonl P¡actlceB ManualMarch 1, 2003æúlbulvSêction 4F¡ber Rolls SCé3of6 Fiber Rolls @ rco 5åcll-0! IIMPORÂRY F IBER ROJI*(IYPE l)TE¡,PORARY F IBER ROLL (TYPE 2) ELEVAT ISI NOTC'] OETA IL NO'TE I _a.*r j, .lùr r.¡ð€¡.0 ÉlrÉ.Þúót! ¡Ð6 .lôêà lÉJldrc i¡¡n¡a,e sEcl r oì¡PLAiI PÊÊSPECI IVE I E LP__o.BÅ.8 Y__q tB-E t lÌQ!-L:__{:,y:*E r -! Caltrans Storm Water Quelity Handbooks Construclion Site Bêst lúanagement precticês Manual March '1, 2003 P_EB5EEC,Ì!V-E ct &øe TEMPORARY FISER ROLL {TYPE 2) Sêction 4 Fiber Rolls SC-s 4of6 Fiber Rolls@J\,\/,\rF¡ber rolls-\/Vertical spacingalong face of theslope variesbetween 3m and 6 mÀ/N ote:lnstoll fiber rollolong o level contour.lnsloll q fiber roll neqrslope where it trons¡tìonsinto o st€eper slopeTYPICAL FIBER ROLL ¡NSTALLATIONN.T,S,Fìber roll2O0 mm min50 to lO0 mm300 mm min19 mm x1gmmwood stokesmox 1.2 mspocÌngENTRTNCHl\/ENT DETAILN. T.S,Caltrans Storm Water Qua¡ity HandbooksConslructlgn Slte Beat ManagGment Practlcês ManualMârch l. 2003EtbltevS€ctign 4Fiber Rolls SC-s5of6 Fiber Rolls@vvvvvvFlber roll200 mm mln19 mm x19mmwood stokegmox 1.2 mspocinq (typ. )wvvvRope Tle. l. SfopÊ- V -xg¡¡e"50 to 100 mm300 mm mìnOPTIONAL ENTRENCHMENT DETAILN.T.S.Caltrans Storm Water Quality HandbooksConsfructlon Sllê BGsl Management Pract¡ces ManualMarch l, 2003GUbþzrvSection 4Fiber Rolls SC-s6of6 Street Sweeping and Vacuumingsc-7ssvIDefinition andPurposeAppropriateApplicationsLimitationsStandards andSpecificationsMaintenance and rlnspectionStandard SymbolBMP Objectlves. So¡l Stab¡l¡zat¡on. Sediment Control. Tracking Controlo W¡nd Erosion Controlo Non-Storm Water Managem€nlo Materials and Waste MânagementPra.ctices to remove tmcked sediment úo prevent the sediment from entering astorm drain or watercourse,These practices are implemented anywhere sediment is tracked from the projectsite onto public or private paved roads, typically at points of ingress/egress.Sweeping and vacuuming may not be effective when soil is wet or muddy.r Kick brooms or sweeper attachments shall not be used.r Inspect potential sediment hacking locations daily.¡ Visible sediment tracking shall be swept and/or vacuumed daily.If not mixed with debris or fash, consider incorporating the removedsediment back into the project.Inspect ingress/egress access points daily and sweep tracked sediment asneeded, or as required by the Resident Engineer (RE).r Be careful not to sweep up any unlnown substance or any object that may bepotentially hazardous.Adjust brooms frequently; maximize efficiency of sweeping operations.After sweeping is finished, properþ dispose of sweeper wastes at an approveddumpsite in conformance with the provisions in Standard SpecificationsSection 7-l.13 .Caltrans Storm Wat€r Quallty HandbooksConstructlon Sltg Besl Managqmgnt Pråctlcea ManualMarch 1, 2003GUlutelvSect¡on 4Street Sweeplng and Vacuumlng SC-7'lofl Vehicle and Equipment MaintenanceNS-í0rÍ.1ff1¡llì¿ r*_.-,fi ;ri.tFr-:Friætrsf.Definition andPurposeAppropriateApplicationsLimitationsStandards and rSpecificationsBMP Objectiveso Soil Stabil¡zationo S€diment Controlo Tracking Controlo W¡nd Eþsion Controla Non-Storm Watêr Managomento Mater¡als and Waste ManagementProcedwes and practices to minimize or eliminate the discharge of pollutants tothe storm drain systems or to vr'atercourses from vehicle and equipmentmaintenance procedures.These procedures are applied on all construction projects where an onsite yardarea is necessary for storage and maintenance ofhealy equipment and vehicles.r None identified.Drip pans or absorbent pads shall be used during vehicle and equipmentmaintenance work that involves fluids, unless the maintenance work isperformed over an impermeable surface in a dedicated maintenance a¡ea.All maintenance areas are required to have spill kits and/or use other spillprotection devices.Dedicated maintenance a¡eas shall be protected ftom storm water run-on andrunoff, and shall be located at least 15 m (50 ft) from downsheam drainagefacilities and watercourses.r Drip Pans or plastic sheeting shall be placed under all vehicles and equipmentplaced on docks, barges, or other structures over water bodies when thevehicle or equipment is planned to be idle for more tllan one hour.Absorbent spill clean-up materials shall be available in maintenance a¡eas andshall be disposed ofproperly afrer use. Substances used to coat asphalttransport trucks and asphalt-spreading equipment shall be non-toxic.Use off-site maintenance facilities whenever practical.øú&úúMarch 1, 2003Caltrans Storm Water Quality HandbooksSoctlon 7Vehicle snd Equipment Maintenance NS.l01 ol2 Vehicle and Equipment MaintenanceNS-10IIIII¡¡For long-term projects, consider constructing roofs or using portable tentsover maintenance areas.Properly dispose ofused oils, fluids, lubricants, and spill cleanup materials.Do not dump fuels and lubricants onto the ground.Do not place used oil in a dumpster or pour into a storm drain or watercourse.Properly dispose or recycle used batteries.Do not bury used tires.Repair of fluid and oil leaks immediately.Provide spill containment dikes or secondary cont¿inment a¡ound stored oiland chemical drums.Maintain waste fluid containers in leak proof condition.Vehicle and equipment maintenance areas shall be inspected regularly.Vehicles and equipment shall be inspected on each day of use. Leaks shall berepaired immediately or the problem vehicle(s) or equipment shall beremoved from the project site.Inspect equipment for damaged hoses and leaþ gaskets routinely. Repair orreplace as needed.Maintenance and rlnspection¡ßtAbúvMarch 1, 2003Caltrans Storm Wator Ouallty HandbooksSectlon 7Vehiclo and Equlpm€nt Malntonance NS,l02ot2 Vehicle and Equipment Fueling@ffimFUELING{<?<)çfStandardBMP Objectiveso Soil Stab¡lizationo Sodimont Contmlo Tracking Conlrolo Wind Érosion Controla Non-Stom Water Managemento Materials and Waste Manag€mentDefinition and Vehicle and equipment fueling procedures and practices are designed to minimizePurpose or eliminate the discharge offuel spills and leaks into storm drain systems or towatercourses.AppropriateApplicationsLimitationsStandards andSpecificationsThese procedures are applied on all construction sites where vehicle andequipment fueling takes place.r Onsite vehicle and equipment fireling shall only be used where it's impracticalto send vehicles and equipment off-site for fueling.r When fueling must occur onsite, the contractor shall select and designate anarea to be used, subject to approval of the Resident Bngineer (RE).r Absorbent spill clean-up materials and spill kits shall be available in fuelingareas and on fueling trucks and shall be disposed ofproperþ after use.r Drip pans or absorbent pads shall be used during vehicle and equipmentfueling, unless the fueling is performed over an impermeable swface in adedicated fueling area.r Dedicated fueling areas shall be protected from storm water run-on andrunoff, and shall be located at least 15 m (50 ft) from downstream drainagefacilities and watercourses. Fueling must be performed on level-grade areas.r Nozzles used in vehicle and equipment fueling shall be equipped with anautomatic shut-off to control drips. Fueling operations shall not be leftunattended.r Protect fueling areas with berms and/or dikes to prevent run-on, runoff, and tocontain spills.Calhans Storm Water Quality HandbooksConstruct¡on Slte Bêst Managomgnt Practlcea ManualMarch 1, 2003Sectlon 7Vehlcl€ and Equlpm€nt Fuollng NS-gGUlÚtt/tt1o¡2 Vehicle and Equipment Fueling@III¡Maintenance and rlnspection¡Ir Use vapor recovery nozzles to help contol drips as well as air pollutionwhere required by Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD). Bnsure thenozzle is secured upright when not in use.r Fuel tanks shall not be "topped-off."Vehicles and equipment shall be inspected on each day ofuse for leaks.Leaks shall be repaired immediately or problem vehicles or equipment shallbe removed from tlre project site.Absorbent spill clean-up materials shall be available in fueling andmaintenance areas and used on small spills instead ofhosing down or buryingtechniques. The spent absorbent material shall be removed promptþ anddisposed of properþ.Federal, state, and local requirements shall be observed for any stationaryabove ground storage ønks. Refer to WM-l, "Material Delivery andSûorage."Mobile fireling of construction equipment throughout the site shall beminimized. Whenever practical, equipment shall be transported to thedesignated fueling area.Fueling areas and storage t¿nks shall be inspected regularþ,Keep an ample supply of spill cleanup material on tlre site.Immediately cleanup spills and properly dispose of contaminated soil andcleanup materials.Gtdte/vCaltrans Storm Wate¡ Quallty HandbooksConatructlon Sltc Bost Msnagoment Practlcos ManualMarch 1, 2003S€ction 7Vsh¡cle and Equipment Fueling NS-g2 ol2