ECC

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An Environmental Compliance Certificate required for construction projects.

An Environmental Compliance Certificate dictates that a proposed project will not cause unacceptable ecological impact. Developers must secure this document from environmental agencies before breaking ground or starting major site work. It outlines the specific mitigation measures the general contractor must follow during construction.

Heard on the job

We can't move any dirt until the ECC clears the review board and is posted on site.

Insider tip

Failing to post the ECC at the job site can result in immediate stop-work orders and heavy fines.