Ivory SWPPP


Ivory Homes Storm Water Program

​Ivory Homes is committed to maintaining the highest environmental quality standards on our construction sites.  All Ivory construction professionals are regularly trained on SWPPP as part of our commitment to being the market leader in all phases of our operations. Ivory subcontractors also have access to training, materials, tip sheet, and plans that direct the very work we do in the field.  

​Each Ivory project that disturbs one acre or greater or is in part of a common plan of development has its own permit (NOI) and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) that is managed on a regular basis to prevent pollution from leaving the site boundaries.  Ivory site superintendents serve as Site Storm water Compliance Managers in a dual role to help protect our waters and natural habitats.  Ivory also utilizes Storm water Compliance Managers that work to train and support the efforts of Site Storm Water Compliance Managers and subcontractors in the field.  We work on a regular basis to ensure onsite best management practices (BMPs – i.e., silt fence, inlet protection, concrete washout bins, etc.) are in place and doing their job while also watching for pollutants and pollutant sources in order to control them.  We are all involved with taking care of regular action items that keeps our sites in full compliance.


Site Specific Information and Contacting a Site Storm Water Manager

​In order to contact a Site Storm Water Compliance Manager, please view the onsite SWPPP sign posting which will list the superintendent’s name and phone number.  Where one is not designated, please refer to the contact information provided on the posted permit (NOI).  For further project specific information, please go online to the link provided on the posting notice in order to access all storm water plans, specifications, maps,and other needed details to help with compliance at the site.


Ivory Homes SWPP Compliance Manager


Name:      Ben Hansen

Phone:     801-747-7000

Email:       benh@ivoryhomes.com

Potential Consequences for Failure to Comply with Storm Water Requirements

Ivory Homes expects compliance with Storm Water requirements at all sites.
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Part 5.1.2 in the Utah General Construction Permit UTR300000 stipulates the following penalties for non-compliance:

5.1.2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions

​Violations. The Act provides that any person who violates the Act, Utah waste water rules, or conditions of a permit issued under the Act is subject to a fine of $10,000 per day.

Willful or Gross Negligence. The act provides that any person who discharges a pollutant to waters of the state as a result of criminal negligence or who intentionally discharges is criminally liable and is subject to imprisonment and a fine of up to $50,000 per day. Utah Code Ann. $19-5-11.

​False Statements. The Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false material statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under the Act, the rules, or the Permit, or who knowingly falsifies, tampers with, or renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under the Act shall upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for 6 months, or by both.  Utah Code Ann. $19-5-115(4).
List of Contractor Do’s & Don'ts

DO:

  • DO go to the Site Storm Water Compliance Representative with any questions regarding storm water pollution prevention or this list.
  • DO place all trash and debris in the receptacles provided
  • DO use designated washout areas for cleaning equipment (e.g., concrete trucks, except those with self-contained washouts, must use the designated concrete washout area).
  • DO report any spills of petroleum or other chemicals to the Site Storm Water Compliance Representative.
  • DO immediately comply with any instructions given by the Site Storm Water Compliance Representative or other Ivory personnel.

DON’T:

  • DON’T allow any solvents, chemicals, or rinse liquids to drain into a street or storm drain, a creek, waterway, or other water body.
  • DON’T disable, damage, or interfere with any silt fence or similar erosion control device. (For example, DON'T run over a silt fence or straw wattle or forget to replace any silt fence or straw wattle you temporarily relocate)
  • DON’T disable, damage, or interfere with any inlet controls. (For Example, DON’T remove inlet controls (unless an action is needed to prevent flooding) or place dirt or debris in or adjacent to inlet controls.)
  • DON’T disable, damage, or interfere with any storm water pollution prevention controls at construction entrances. (For example, DON’T evade stone construction entrances.)
  • DON’T disable, damage, drive over, or interfere with any geotextile, matting or mulch
  • DON’T disable, damage, or interfere with any other storm water pollution prevention controls

Remember: The failure to comply with storm water requirements at this site is a breach of your contractual obligations and can result in economic sanctions or termination.