Why Didn't My Silt Fence Pass Inspection

(Florida)

I installed a silt fence around the perimeter of my site and I left a little room for turtles to pass through, but the inspector said I have to fix it. Why?

Thanks for contacting Granite Environmental with your inquiry. This is a great question regarding silt fence. Although your intention is to allow turtles to pass underneath the fence, it is keeping you out of compliance. The intended purpose of a silt fence is to block sediment from breaking the perimeter of the construction zone. Having a gap underneath allows that sediment to pass through just as easily as the turtles.

When installing your silt fence, the stakes need to be at least 1 foot deep in the ground and then it should be backfilled to assure the fence stays upright to do its job. You should check the fence regularly for maintence, especially after a heavy rain.

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