• Wake County Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) Inspection Checklist

  • This checklist is for individual property owners. If you have any questions regarding this checklist, please call Wake County Planning and Development Services at 919-856-7436 to speak with an Environmental Consultant in your area.

    This inspection is due each year by June 30.

  • Format: 000-000-0000.
  • Inspection date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Type of stormwater device*

  • Rain garden

  • Are the downspouts connected to the device and in good condition (if applicable)?*
  • Is the outlet pipe clogged (if applicable)?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Has the device been damaged?*
  • Is there erosion occurring?*

  • Bioretention

  • Are the downspouts connected to the device and in good condition (if applicable)?*
  • Is the outlet pipe clogged (if applicable)?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Has the device been damaged?*
  • Is the riser structure damaged (if applicable)?*
  • Is there erosion occurring?*

  • Rain barrel

  • Are the downspouts connected to the device and in good condition?*
  • Is the outlet pipe/spigot clogged?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Has the device been damaged?*
  • Is there sediment accumulation inside the device?*

  • Cistern

  • Are the downspouts connected to the device and in good condition?*
  • Is the outlet pipe/spigot clogged?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Has the device been damaged?*
  • Is there sediment accumulation inside the device?*

  • Underground tank

  • Are the downspouts or other conveyances connected to the device and in good condition?*
  • Does the pump run when testing it?*
  • Do the floats work when activated?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Has the device been damaged?*
  • Is there sediment accumulation inside the device?*

  • Dry well

  • Are the downspouts connected to the device and in good condition?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Is there erosion occurring?*

  • Wet detention

  • Are the downspouts connected to the device and in good condition (if applicable)?*
  • Is the outlet pipe clogged (if applicable)?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Has the device been damaged?*
  • Is the riser structure damaged (if applicable)?*
  • Is there erosion occurring?*
  • Is there sediment accumulation inside the device?*
  • Is the grass taller than 8”?*
  • Is the embankment/dam in good condition?*
  • Are wetland plants dying?*
  • Is there algae present?*

  • Dry detention

  • Are the downspouts connected to the device and in good condition (if applicable)?*
  • Is the outlet pipe clogged (if applicable)?*
  • Is there standing water in the device more than 5 days after it rains?*
  • Has the device been damaged?*
  • Is the riser structure damaged (if applicable)?*
  • Is there erosion occurring?*
  • Is there sediment accumulation inside the device?*
  • Is the grass taller than 8”?*
  • Is the embankment/dam in good condition?*

  • Photos and certification

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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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