Product Selection Based Upon HECP Specification Categories

ECTC members provide a wide variety of erosion and sediment control materials. These materials provide different levels of erosion protection. The tools given here will assist you in selecting appropriate erosion control products. The following information is provided as a first step in the careful evaluation of the erosion control materials best suited to the site conditions and needs.

The ECTC has specifications for rolled erosion control products (RECP), hydraulic erosion control products (HECP) and sediment retention fiber rolls (SRFR). The following allows you to select products based upon a variety of selection criteria.

Select the type of products you are looking for based upon the ECTC specifications.

HECP Product Categories

ECTC Classification	Installed Slope Maximum	Term	Functional
Type 1	< 4:1 (H:V)	Ultra Short Term	1 Month
Type 2	< 3:1 (H:V)	Short Term	2 Months
Type 3	< 2:1 (H:V)	Moderate Term	3 Months
Type 4	< 1:1 (H:V)	Extended Term	6 Months
Type 5	< 0.5:1 (H:V)	Extended Term	12 Months
HBSC Products

For a copy of the HECP Specification, click here
For a copy of the HBSA Specification, click here

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