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    Commercial Erosion & Sediment Control

    SWPPP-compliant installations for OH and KY commercial sites — silt fence, erosion blanket, inlet protection, slope stabilization, and stabilized construction entrances. KEPSC inspectors on staff for Kentucky jobs.

    Erosion Control That Stays In Compliance, Not Just Installed Once

    Sediment control violations on commercial construction sites usually aren't because nothing was installed — they're because what was installed wasn't maintained. A silt fence that's overtopped after the first 0.5-inch storm and never repaired is a $10,000-per-day Clean Water Act exposure under ORC 6111.09 in Ohio or the equivalent KYR10 enforcement framework. RCG installs SWPPP-compliant erosion and sediment control with the maintenance lifecycle in mind — properly trenched silt fence, weighted erosion blanket on slopes that need it, inlet protection sized to the inlet type, and stabilized construction entrances that actually trap sediment. For Kentucky jobs at or above the 1-acre threshold, our crews include KEPSC-qualified inspectors who can sign off on the periodic inspections KYR10 requires.

    • Silt Fence Installation: Properly trenched (not surface-laid), staked, and weighted — sized to the contributing slope and storm event.
    • Erosion Blanket & Slope Stabilization: Coir, straw, and synthetic erosion blankets on disturbed slopes; tackifiers and hydroseed where appropriate.
    • Inlet Protection: Filter inserts, gravel donuts, and silt sacks for catch basin and area drain protection.
    • Stabilized Construction Entrances: Aggregate construction entrances sized to vehicle traffic and contributing area.
    • Sediment Traps & Basins: Temporary sediment basins for jobs with significant disturbed area.
    • Concrete Washout Containment: Compliant concrete washout per EPA and state requirements — not "back of the truck."
    • Periodic Inspection & Maintenance: Inspection per SWPPP requirements; maintenance after rain events; documentation for the SWPPP file.

    KEPSC-Qualified for Kentucky Jobs

    Kentucky's KYR10 general construction permit requires a KEPSC (Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control) qualified inspector to perform periodic inspections on jobs at or above the 1-acre threshold. Our crew leads include KEPSC certificate holders, valid 3 years and refresher-required, administered by UK Kentucky Transportation Center.

    CPESC-Aware Ohio Crews

    Ohio's OHC000005 Construction General Permit doesn't require KEPSC, but the principles are parallel. Our Ohio crews work to CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control) standards and we're working toward formal CPESC certification on key team members as a differentiator across the corridor.

    NPDES Operator Liability Done Right

    The "operator" who signs the NPDES Notice of Intent for a construction site takes on Clean Water Act compliance responsibility — including potential personal liability for violations. RCG's contracts clarify the operator role on every job: where we control the site (typical for direct-to-owner retrofits), we sign as operator and own compliance; where we're a sub under a GC's NOI, we implement to the GC's SWPPP and document our portion of compliance. No ambiguity, no surprises.

    Commercial Erosion Control FAQs

    Both Ohio (OHC000005) and Kentucky (KYR10) general construction permits apply to construction activity disturbing 1 acre or more — or smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development. Below 1 acre, local jurisdictions often have their own erosion control requirements (Hamilton County, SD1, LFUCG all do). Above 1 acre, NPDES coverage is required, including a SWPPP, periodic inspections, and (in KY) KEPSC inspector signoff.

    Install to it, primarily. The SWPPP is typically prepared by the civil engineer or a qualified environmental professional in advance of permit submission. Where smaller scopes don't have a formal SWPPP and one is required, we coordinate with a SWPPP-qualified preparer to develop one as part of pre-construction.

    Highly site-dependent. Typical commercial erosion control packages run $5,000–$50,000 for the install, plus periodic maintenance and inspection costs through the project duration. Linear cost: silt fence runs roughly $3–$6 per linear foot installed; erosion blanket runs $2–$5 per square yard. The bigger the disturbed area and the longer the project, the more the maintenance/inspection cost matters relative to install.

    That's exactly what NPDES operator status defines. The operator is responsible for compliance, including post-storm maintenance and any violations. RCG's contracts clarify operator status up front, and where we're operator, we own that responsibility.

    Yes, as a standalone scope — particularly for smaller sites or where the GC needs an experienced erosion control sub. We can install the package, perform periodic inspections, and document for the SWPPP file. KEPSC inspector signoff is available for KY jobs.

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