Note 1:	People are encouraged to use this website to obtain the entire BMP Manual or particular portions that they may be interested in. Check often for updates and revisions. The BMP Manual is also available on CD-ROM (when supplies are available) at the Engineering Technical Services Counter, Room 462 of the City County Building.
Note 2:	The various portions of the BMP Manual are in Adobe Reader file format (as signified by  *.pdf  filenames).  The Adobe files can be viewed on screen or printed using the free software called Adobe Reader.
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[10-26-07] Revised ST-01 (Dry Detention Basin), ST-02 (Wet Detention Basin) and ST-10 (Detention Computations).

[04-24-07]    Added 3 Special Pollution Abatement Permits for Vehicle and Equipment Facilities (vehicle and equipment dealerships and storage facilities, fueling stations, repair shops, etc.), Vehicle Wash Facilities (car washed, etc.), and Large Parking Lot Facilities (large parking lots, warehouses, etc.)
Revised the Special Pollution Permit Application specifically for Food Handling and Processing Facilities (restaurants, grocery stores, food services, etc.).

[06-01-06]    Added a new Special Pollution Abatement Permit Application specifically for Food Handling and Processing Facilities (restaurants, grocery stores, food services, etc.).

[5-30-03]    The BMP Manual was changed extensively to incorporate the revised Stormwater and Street Ordinance and also the reissued NPDES permit from TDEC. Other comments were incorporated, with an additional category for RH (Residential & Homeowners).

[7-29-03]    Revised ES-29 to match new TDOT standard details for erosion control.

Section 1  -  Main Text of BMP Manual