TITLE 45

Towns and cities

CHAPTER 45-61.1

Storm Drainage System Maintenance

SECTION 45-61.1-2



   § 45-61.1-2  Storm drainage system

inspection. –

(a) Storm drainage systems are herein defined as catch basins, conveyance

structures, and structural best management practices (BMPs) used for peak flow

mitigation and runoff control/containment, water quality improvement and/or

flood plain compensation.



   (b) In accordance with the findings of § 45-61-2 and the

purposes of this chapter, all storm drainage systems that are part of a

regulated small municipal separate storm sewer system (small MS4), as defined

in department of environmental management Rule 31(a)(5)(i) of the RIPDES

Regulations, shall be inspected at least once per year, except those storm

drainage systems that are not designated by the owner or operator of a

regulated small MS4 pursuant to subsection 45-61.1-3(b) as being prone to

street flooding and/or contributing significantly to storm water management

problems. Storm drainage systems prone to flooding or contributing

significantly to storm water management problems shall be inspected at least

once per year and maintained and cleaned as necessary in order to reduce the

risks of flooding and ensure proper functioning of storm drain systems.



History of Section.

(P.L. 2006, ch. 364, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 446, § 1.)