KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jul 20, 2023, its status is phase 11.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (6/13/2022) - BSMITH The product has been reviewed and recommended for Phase 4, Experimental application. Please review the definition for Phase 4 under the Phase Explanation on the KyPEL site and inform Buan Smith should the product be utilized on a trial project. (6/27/2022) - BSMITH Based on email confirmation of performance from Construction during the Experimental stage of review, this product has been recommended for approval and will be moved to Phase 11. There is not a List of Approved Materials or specifications for this type of product. This product shall be utilized with Department approval per Manufacturers specifications and recommendations for installation and maintenance. (7/20/23) - BSMITH

Trade Name: Silt Saver Frame & Filters R100A S200A A700A A1000A A1100A


Attached Files for This Product

File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept	Delete
20940-Silt Saver- BSRF P2 NWGT.pdf	application/pdf	125	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6192	Yes
660-Siltsaver-HF Green Mesh WGT.pdf	application/pdf	101	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6191	Yes
A1000A ASSEMBLY INLET PROTECTION FRAME & FILTER.pdf	application/pdf	596	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6195	Yes
A1000A FRAME & F ILTER ASSEMBLY 05042022.pdf	application/pdf	376	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6196	Yes
A1100A ASSEMBLY INLET PROTECTION FRAME & FILTER.pdf	application/pdf	425	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6197	Yes
A1100A FRAME & FILTER ASSEMBLY 05042022.pdf	application/pdf	351	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6198	Yes
A700A ASSEMBLY INLET PROTECTION FRAME & FILTER.pdf	application/pdf	529	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6193	Yes
A700A FRAME & FILTER ASSEMBLY 05042022.pdf	application/pdf	327	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6194	Yes
extra Inlet Protection F&F Resources KY .pdf	application/pdf	184	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6199	Yes
R-100A ASSEMBLY INLET PROTECTION FRAME & FILTER.pdf	application/pdf	631	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6200	Yes
R100A FRAME & FILTER ASSEMBLY 05042022.pdf	application/pdf	332	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6201	Yes
S-200A ASSEMBLY INLET PROTECTION FRAME & FILTER.pdf	application/pdf	640	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6202	Yes
S200A FRAME & FILTER ASSEMBLY 05042022 .pdf	application/pdf	357	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6203	Yes
Signed Inlet Protection application KY.pdf	application/pdf	159	978 Buan Smith	KYTC Division of Materials	Jun 13, 2022	6204	Yes

Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	741 Samuel Collins Agency	Y Approve	Appears to conform to M288, approved for experimental use for field evaluation.	Jun 20, 2022	3142
KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	U Undecided	I have not dealt with silt checks a lot. My only concern is the daily clean out. How would a contractor fell about it, verses straw bales?	Jun 14, 2022	3141
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve	Looks like a good product if it performs as well as they claim.	Jun 13, 2022	3138

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Silt Saver Inc.
Address: 1200 Forrester Cemetery Rd.
	Covington, GA 30014

Background description of company and its products:
	Silt-Saver, Inc. established in 1999. It has been our goal to produce high-quality, high-performance products that put the word "Best" in Best Management Practices (BMPs). We have achieved our goal with our sediment control products.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	The reusable Silt Saver Inlet protection frame and filter assemblies offer substantial cost saving over traditional inlet protection methods. Please see a video cost analysis "The true cost of Inlet Protection - https://youtu.be/rJzgFI74Qhw or located on the thumb drive provided with the application. Reusable polyethylene frame, replaceable filters. Structural design for concentrated flow. Fast, simple installation. No failures due to stakes in un-compacted soil. Consistent performance. Practical, functional, and economical. The DOT Filter is part of our 2 Stage technology offering sediment retention and controlled stormwater release. 100% Sourced and made in America.
General Composition of Material:
	The Silt Saver inlet protection frame and filter is a non-woven geotextile fabric filter with a high visibility green mesh top held in place by a rigid polyethylene frame used to provide consistent and continuous sediment retention and storm water drainage over inlets.
Date introduced on Market: 1999-02-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product:
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.): $450.00
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 2 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D4632,4491, 4751 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Evaluated and approved by Alabama, AL, Delaware, DE, Georgia, GA, Illinois, IL, Iowa, IA, Kansas, KS, Michigan, MI, Mississippi, MS, North Carolina, NC, Oregon, OR, South Carolina, SC, Tennessee, TN, Vermont, VT. The Frame and Filters are also approved for use in many States that do not maintain a QPL.
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:
	Routine use, Evaluated and approved by Alabama, AL, Delaware, DE, Georgia, GA, Illinois, IL, Iowa, IA, Kansas, KS, Mississippi, MS, North Carolina, NC, Oregon, OR, South Carolina, SC, Tennessee, TN, Vermont, VT.
No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page:

This information is filed by Dave Goff on Jun 13, 2022
Contact Information:
	Silt Saver Inc.
	1200 Forrester Cemetery Rd.
	Covington, Georgia 30014
	Phone: 7703387818
	Email: Dave@siltsaver.com


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