2021 Kitsap County Stormwater Design Manual
2021 Kitsap County
Stormwater Design Manual

1.5.1 Pre-Construction Meeting

All SDAPs require a pre-construction meeting prior to issuance. Other small projects may also require a pre-construction meeting. For projects that require a pre-construction meeting, no work shall take place on a project site prior to the pre-construction meeting.

In the event that work takes place on the project site prior to the pre-construction meeting, the owner and/or contractor shall be in violation of KCC 12.10.030 and shall be subject to a monetary penalty as described in the KCC. In addition, the issuance of the SDAP or other permit may be delayed, and restoration work may be required for those areas of the site disturbed prematurely.

The pre-construction meeting shall be attended by:

  • The owner or an authorized representative of the owner.

  • The designated Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL), or emergency contact person, if a CESCL is not required.

  • The project engineer.

  • A representative of the general contractor.

  • A representative of Kitsap County.

  • Representatives from all affected utilities.

The agenda for the pre-construction meeting shall include at least the following:

  1. Verification that all required permits have been issued, which may include but is not limited to land use permits, building permits, Hydraulic Project Approvals, Construction Stormwater General Permits, etc.

  2. Issuance of the SDAP placard, to be posted on the project site.

  3. Verification that the contractor is in possession of current final approved plans.

  4. Discussion of the duties of the designated CESCL or emergency contact person.

  5. Discussion of coordination of work by affected utilities.

  6. Discussion of Kitsap County requirements concerning erosion control and construction sequence, inspection requirements, plan changes, and protection of critical drainage areas.