department of public works
Construction Inspection
Site Grading at the KROC Center site near downtown Greenville
Site Grading Permits
Site grading permits require inspections for conformance to approved plans and
specifications, and adherence to the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Public infrastructure such as
sewer mains or public streets may be a part of a site grading permit. A
preconstruction meeting is required on some sites due to the size and scope.
Check your permit requirements and contact Construction Inspection to schedule a
preconstruction meeting by calling 864-467-8890.
View Site Grading
Permit Reports
White Oak Drive,
before and after
Capital Project Inspection
Capital Projects include construction of streets, bridges, storm drains, sewer
mains, utilities, and sidewalks. This includes programs such as
NSTEP,
Sidewalk Rehabilitation, and the Resurfacing
Program.
Development
Agreements and some Community Development projects include public infrastructure
upgrades and/or new construction to support the Development. All public
improvements are inspected by Construction Inspection.
Project Management
Construction Inspection also performs project management on some Capital
projects. Managing projects includes, but is not limited to, providing
preliminary cost estimates, Consultant selection, design review, Public meeting
coordination, Right of Way and right of entry agreements, project bidding,
Contractor selection, contract administration, daily project coordination, and
project closeout.
Sediment and Erosion Control
Construction Inspection
enforces sediment and erosion control as required by the EPA, DHEC, and City
Ordinances. All land disturbing activities, except those specifically excluded
by EPA and DHEC, shall have the necessary protections in place to prevent
erosion of soil on site and transportation of sediment off site. Certain Sites
are required to have a NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System)
permit. Failure to comply with sediment and erosion control requirements will
result in verbal warnings, written warnings, stop work orders, fines of up to $
1,277.50 per day, and/or possible enforcement actions by DHEC or the EPA. There
are many new technologies and plenty of information to help Developers,
Contractors and homeowners comply with these requirements. If you have questions
or need any information on erosion and sediment control, please contact the
Construction Inspection office and we will be glad to assist. For more
information, click on the following links:
BMP Handbook
City of Greenville Design and Specifications
Manual (DSM)
Encroachment Permit Process
Permits are required for any encroachment into the City’s right of way. Surface
Encroachments include any permanent structures placed in the right of way, such
as handicap ramps, retaining walls, etc., that otherwise would be impossible to
place on private property. Air Rights Encroachment include balconies, signs,
portions of buildings, etc., that hang over into the public right of way.
Surface and Air Rights Encroachments require a $50 application fee and may be
filled out in the Construction Inspection office located in the basement of City
Hall. All other encroachments, including pods, dumpsters, utility installations,
driveways and sidewalk closures, etc., are handled with a general encroachment
permit. To expedite the process, you may download the forms online.
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Contact
John Brogdon
Construction Inspection Manager
Shawn Cunningham
Senior Inspector
Jason Muchow
Senior Inspector
Robert Pecqueur
Senior Inspector
Jason Ravan
Inspector
J. Chris Stover
Inspector
Pat Thackston
Administration
Contact Information
You can reach our office during business hours by calling
864-467-8890
Fax: 864-467-8895
We are located at:
206 S. Main St.
(Basement of City Hall)
Greenville, SC
Our mailing address:
City of Greenville
Construction Inspection
P.O. Box 2207
Greenville, SC 29602
or email us with your questions or comments.
Encroachment Fee Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate fees for excavations/physical work in the public
right of way.
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