What is a DECI?
DECI stands for Dedicated Erosion Control Inspector. The purpose of a DECI is to inspect and report on the status of installed Erosion Control and Sediment Control devices. At Bono Consulting we have DECIs on staff to perform inspections and produce reports as needed for your project.
Do I need a DECI for my project?
Most engineering plans in Illinois incorporate Best Management Practices to minimize soil erosion on sites under construction and to prevent sediment from flowing downstream into waterways. This prevents damage to neighboring properties and waterways during construction. Having a DECI is especially important for your project to prevent an increase in flood hazards of the waterways around the project site.
Increasingly, municipalities in Illinois require that certain projects be inspected by an independent DECI. This is to ensure that the erosion control and sediment control plans proposed by the engineering firm are being followed on a regular basis. This typically comes in the form of a weekly inspection or more frequently when precipitation occurs.
What are my next steps?
If your municipality requires erosion control inspections throughout the lifecycle of your project, reach out to us via our contact page for more information on how we can serve your project needs. We’ve also included a downloadable PDF of a Lake County Designated Erosion Control Inspector and Field Observation Report for your convenience!