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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
Walker Road is closed between Carter Road and Davis Road for drainage improvements. The road will be closed for approximately seven days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Tina Welch recently reached her 15-Year Milestone Anniversary at The Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Thank you, Tina, for your dedicated service to our constituents and #TeamFCEO!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
#TeamFCEO supports Baltimore, MD after the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. We commend the swift actions of the bridge authorities and first responders. Our sincere condolences are with those in mourning following this tragic event. #baltimorestrong
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Lockbourne Road is closed at London-Groveport Road (SR 317) for utility improvements. The road will be closed for approximately two weeks, weather permitting
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
We joined Como Elementary School again this year for their Passion and Purpose Career Day. The kids enjoyed exploring our vehicles and learning about our office. Thank you, Como Elementary, for hosting another successful event!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Frost Avenue between Mix Avenue and Emmit Avenue is closed due to an emergency repair on a retaining wall. The road will remain closed for two to three weeks or until the repair is completed.
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.

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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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