For how long must the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) authority keep construction record drawings?

The correct answer is that the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) authority must keep construction record drawings until the relevant stormwater management (SWM) facility is removed. This requirement ensures that there is a comprehensive record of the design, construction, and modifications to stormwater management facilities.

Retaining these records until the removal of the facility ensures that there is documentation available to understand past practices, assess compliance with regulations, and provide necessary information for future projects or inspections. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of stormwater management within the jurisdiction and for ensuring proper maintenance of the facilities as well as adherence to the established standards over time.

The other options do not accurately reflect the necessary duration for record retention because they either impose conditions that don’t align with regulatory requirements or suggest a timeline that doesn’t account for the continued relevance of construction records for the life of the facility. Thus, retaining records until the facility is removed provides a clear and accountable framework for stormwater management practices.