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==Construction Considerations==
==Construction Considerations==
Construction of permeable pavement is a specialized project and should involve experienced contractors. The following general recommendations apply:
Construction of permeable pavement is a specialized project and should involve experienced contractors. The following general recommendations apply:
*Sediment Control: The treatment area should be fully protected during construction so that no sediment reaches the permeable pavement system and proper erosion and sediment controls must be maintained on site.
*'''Sediment Control''': The treatment area should be fully protected during construction so that no sediment reaches the permeable pavement system and proper erosion and sediment controls must be maintained on site.
*Weather: Porous asphalt and pervious concrete will not properly pour and set in extremely high and low temperatures <ref>City of Portland. 2004. Portland Stormwater Management Manual. Prepared by the
*'''Weather''': Porous asphalt and pervious concrete will not properly pour and set in extremely high and low temperatures <ref>City of Portland. 2004. Portland Stormwater Management Manual. Prepared by the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Portland, OR.</ref>. One benefit to using permeable pavers is that their installation is not weather dependent.
Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Portland, OR.</ref>. One benefit to using permeable pavers is that their installation is not weather dependent.
*'''Pavement placement''': Properly installed permeable pavement requires trained and experienced producers and construction contractors.
*Pavement placement: Properly installed permeable pavement requires trained and experienced producers and construction contractors.
==Inspection and Maintenance==
==Inspection and Maintenance==