Maintenance inspection checklist for trees for stormwater

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Project Name:
Project Address:
Owner Name:
Owner Phone #:
Inspector Name:
Inspector Phone #:
Date of Inspection:
Weather at time of inspection:
Date of last rainfall prior to inspection:
Inspection item	Inspection frequency	Date last inspected	Need to inspect during current inspection	Describe signs of problems (if none, write "none")	Action needed and deadline	Date completed
Tree opening
Mulch layer less than 3" deep: needs additional mulch	Yearly
Erosion	*
Evidence of clogging	*
Evidence of standing water	*
Weeds present	As needed
Accumulation of sediment, debris or trash	*
Does drawdown time meet project requirements	*
Inlet (Curb cut at tree opening, curb cut at catch basin, porous pavement, trench drain, or other)
Accumulation of sediment, debris or trash	*
Erosion	*
Pretreatment (curb cut at tree opening, catch basin, porous pavement, or other)
Accumulation of sediment, debris or trash	*
Erosion	*
Evidence of clogging	*
Evidence of standing water	*
Distribution and drainage pipes
Overflow/outlet structure	*
Other
*
*
*
*

NOTES:

Inspect tree minimum once a month and after every major storm during first year after planting.
Unless otherwise notes in "minimum inspection frequency column", inspect items below minimum spring, fall, and after major storms; adjust frequency as needed based on project conditions.