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Stormwater management is a critical component in any municipality to retain and infiltrate increased runoff volumes and flow rates from developed land that creates increased impervious cover (roofs and pavements). There are many steps required to ensure a well thought out and complete permeable interlocking concrete paver (PICP) project that delivers the appropriate stormwater and erosion control. This course examines procedures for inspection of PICP. It addresses preconstruction meeting details, requirements for submittals and site inspection points from project start to completion. Various testing methods and inspection criteria are presented as well, and the importance of having an ICPI-trained contractor on the jobsite is discussed.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe topics for discussion at a preconstruction meeting on PICP to meet stormwater erosion and sediment control requirements.
- Identify items for submittal and which components need to be checked for specification compliance.
- Summarize various inspection points used to ensure PICP systems have been installed as per specifications and meet structural and hydrologic requirements.
- Explain the ICPI PICP Specialist Designation and the importance of having certified personnel on the jobsite.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by David R. Smith on behalf of Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA). View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: David R. Smith
Title: Technical Director, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute
Background: Since building his first project in 1977, David R. Smith has worked with civil engineers, architects, landscape architects, and contractors on the design, construction, and maintenance of interlocking concrete pavements (ICP). Besides publishing dozens of articles, peer-reviewed technical papers, guide specifications, and Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) Tech Spec technical bulletins, Mr. Smith has coauthored student and instructor manuals for contractor courses, taught these courses, and created and presented many continuing education programs. In addition, he has authored three design idea books from Schiffer Publishing. He was editor from 1994 to 2018 of the quarterly Interlock Design magazine (circ. 17,000) featuring ICP projects. Since 1988, Mr. Smith has written or revised several product standards and test methods through membership in ASTM. He also serves as chair of the Small Element Pavement Technologists.
