CESSWI Site Inspection Procedures 5

Question 1

What is the correct procedure when an inspector discovers a previously unidentified discharge point that is not addressed in the SWPPP?

Accepted Answer

Document the new discharge point and require the SWPPP to be updated to address it

Answer

Unidentified discharge points must be documented and the SWPPP must be amended to address all actual discharge locations from the site.

Question 2

A CESSWI inspector is reviewing a site where the buffer zone between a stockpile and a stream has been reduced by additional grading. What is the priority concern?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of sediment entering the stream due to reduced setback distance

Answer

Reduced buffer distance between disturbed soil and a waterway significantly increases the risk of sediment transport to the stream, which is the primary erosion control concern.

Question 3

When an inspector notes a 'repeat deficiency' — the same BMP failure found at a previous inspection — what additional documentation step is required?

Accepted Answer

Reference the prior inspection report finding and note the extended non-compliance period

Answer

Repeat deficiencies must reference the prior inspection finding to document the duration of non-compliance and demonstrate a pattern, which strengthens enforcement actions if needed.

Question 4

What weather condition is used to trigger a required post-storm inspection event under the EPA CGP?

Accepted Answer

A storm event of 0.25 inches or greater within a 24-hour period

Answer

The EPA CGP requires post-storm inspections after storm events that produce 0.25 inches or more of precipitation within a 24-hour period.

Question 5

During a linear construction project (pipeline or road), how are inspection locations typically determined?

Accepted Answer

At each active work area, disturbed area, and discharge location along the corridor

Answer

Linear projects require inspections at each active work area, all disturbed areas, and every discharge location along the entire corridor, not just fixed intervals.

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

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

CESSWI Site Inspection Procedures 5