Practice question
A silt fence is being undermined because its bottom edge was not keyed into the soil. What should the inspector require?
- Stretch the fabric tighter above ground
- Trench in the bottom edge and backfill it properly
- Raise the fence several inches so water can pass under it
- Replace the fence with caution tape
Answer: B — Trench in the bottom edge and backfill it properly
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