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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
March 17-23, 2024 has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Be prepared for spring and summer weather hazards including thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and floods by assessing emergency and sheltering plans. Visit ema.ohio.gov for more information.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
National Surveyors Week highlights the surveying profession and the vital services they provide the public. The FCEO Survey & Records Departments not only performs surveys for Franklin County projects, but they also provide data for professional surveyors. We appreciate their support to our local surveying community. #NSW #NationalSurveyorsWeek
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
We are so excited to participate in the return of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Central Ohio STEM Expo! Kids had "loads" of fun learning how to make strong and stable bridges during the Penny Bridge Activity. We look forward to participating again next year!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today #TeamFCEO attended the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) 2024 State of the Region event. This year’s theme, Connecting Communities: Building the Future of Housing and Transportation, focuses on community accomplishments and highlights upcoming plans for leading our region into the future. We are honored to be a MORPC partner!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
In honor of the 2024 theme for Women’s History month, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”, we would like to recognize Raye Montague who was the first female program manager of ships in the United States Navy.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The National Association of Counties held NACo’s Equity + Governance Task Force Convening where #TeamFCEO and officials from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' Office attended a highly interactive meeting regarding equitable governance. Thank you, NACo, for hosting an informative and educational event.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org
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Sediment and Erosion Control

Sediment and Erosion Control

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Franklin County Engineer capital improvement projects are built in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and specifically the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Authorization for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activity as regulated by the NPDES. Additional federal, state, and local rules pertaining to storm water pollution shall also apply.

Contractors are required to co-sign the Ohio EPA permit and Notice of Intent (NOI) as stipulated by the NPDES. It is the prime contractor’s responsibility to notify subcontractors of the Ohio EPA requirements, have them sign affidavits that that they understand those requirements, and furnish copies to the county engineer’s office before their associated work begins.

A prime contractor shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) to the county engineer’s office for its approval within 20 days after the award of the construction contract. The SWP3 shall be prepared by a professional experienced in the design and implementation of standard erosion and sediment controls and storm water management practices addressing all phases of construction. The SWP3 shall incorporate at a minimum “Part III, Section G SWP3 Requirements of the Ohio EPA, Authorization for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activity under NPDES.

EPA Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) Checklist

The county engineer’s office shall also require a description of all Best Management Practices (BMPs) and installation practices a contractor plans to implement. The prime contractor shall inform the county engineer’s office in writing of all amended activities to the SWP3 whenever there is a change in design, construction, operation, or maintenance that has a significant effect on the potential for the discharge of pollutants to Ohio’s waters, or if the SWP3 proves to be ineffective in achieving the general objectives of controlling pollutants in storm water.

It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to evaluate all sediment and erosion control activities to ensure that no turbid discharge is released. They shall also be fully responsible for all compliance activities for all areas outside of the designed construction site. These areas include locations where soils are stockpiled, excavated for the purpose of fill, or disposed of as fill outside of the work limits. The prime contractor shall file an NOI with the Ohio EPA regarding these off-project areas and furnish copies to the county engineer’s office.

The county engineer’s office will closely monitor the implementation of the SWP3 with emphasis on construction and continued maintenance of BMPs. We will provide the prime contractor notice of any deficiencies found during required inspections as prescribed by the general permit. Our inspection of sediment and erosion controls on the site will occur at least once every seven days and within 24 hours after any storm event greater than one-half inch of rain per 24-hour period. If there is a deficiency, the prime contractor shall make necessary repairs within 24 hours of notification or be assessed liquidated damages and other penalties in accordance with Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) policies.

It is our goal to meet all Ohio EPA, ODOT and local water pollution prevention standards for construction sites. The prime contractor shall submit to us a description of the BMPs that will be employed prior to the start of work, and we reserve the right to deny implementation of any BMP that is determined to be non-effective prior to or during construction activities.

Stormwater Drainage Manual

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Franklin County and Township Stormwater Management Program 2022 - 2026

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Other Drainage Resources

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