CESSWI Site Inspection Procedures 2

Question 1

During a post-storm inspection, which condition would most urgently require immediate corrective action documentation?

Accepted Answer

Silt fence failure with visible sediment discharge reaching a waterway

Answer

Sediment discharge reaching a waterway constitutes an active violation requiring immediate corrective action and documentation.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of documenting the date and time on inspection reports?

Accepted Answer

To establish a legal record and correlate findings with weather events

Answer

Date and time stamps create a legal record and allow correlation of findings with rainfall events, which is critical for regulatory compliance.

Question 3

When inspecting a site with multiple phases of construction, what is the most important organizational step before beginning the walkthrough?

Accepted Answer

Review the SWPPP to understand the planned BMP layout for each active phase

Answer

Reviewing the SWPPP before the walkthrough ensures the inspector knows what BMPs should be in place for each phase and can identify omissions.

Question 4

An inspector observes a check dam in a drainage channel that is partially buried by sediment to within 2 inches of the overflow notch. What is the appropriate finding?

Accepted Answer

The check dam must be cleaned out to restore capacity before the next storm

Answer

When sediment reaches within 50% of the overflow notch capacity, the check dam must be cleaned out to restore its sediment-trapping function before the next storm.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a 'qualified inspector' for NPDES construction general permit inspections in most US states?

Accepted Answer

A person knowledgeable in the principles of erosion and sediment control and familiar with the CGP requirements

Answer

Most CGPs require inspections by a person with knowledge of erosion/sediment control principles and familiarity with the permit, not necessarily a licensed PE.

(CESSWI) Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector Practice Test

(CESSWI) Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspector Practice Test

CESSWI Site Inspection Procedures 2