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Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.pdf

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PA DEP<br />

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAIL # 4-9<br />

Silt Fence Reinforced by Staked Straw Bales<br />

Fabric shall have the minimum properties as shown in Table 4.3.<br />

This BMP is not suitable for projects lasting longer than 3 months unless bales are replaced<br />

quarterly.<br />

Fabric width shall be 42” minimum. Stakes shall be hardwood or equivalent steel (U or T)<br />

stakes.<br />

Silt fence shall be installed at existing level grade. Both ends of each fence section shall be<br />

extended at least 8 feet upslope at 45 degrees to the main fence alignment (Figure 4.1).<br />

<strong>Sediment</strong> shall be removed where accumulations reach half the aboveground height of the<br />

fence.<br />

Any fence section which has been undermined or topped shall be immediately replaced with a<br />

rock filter outlet (St<strong>and</strong>ard Construction Detail # 4-6).<br />

Fence shall be removed <strong>and</strong> properly disposed of when tributary area is permanently stabilized.<br />

363-2134-008 / March 31, 2012 / Page 81

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