CEPSCI Inspection Procedures and Documentation

Question 1

How often must construction site BMP inspections be conducted under most state NPDES Construction General Permits?

Accepted Answer

At least every 7 days and within 24 hours after a 0.5-inch or greater rainfall event

Answer

Most NPDES Construction General Permits require inspections at least every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a qualifying rainfall event to ensure BMPs are functioning properly.

Question 2

What information must be documented in a BMP inspection report?

Accepted Answer

Date, inspector name, weather conditions, BMP status, any discharges, and corrective actions taken

Answer

Inspection reports must document the date and time, inspector's name, weather conditions, condition and effectiveness of each BMP, any discharges observed, and corrective actions needed or taken.

Question 3

When a CEPSCI inspector finds a failed silt fence during an inspection, the first required action is to:

Accepted Answer

Document the deficiency and ensure immediate repair within a specified timeframe

Answer

Inspectors must document the deficiency and ensure corrective action is completed within the timeframe required by the permit, often 7 days or within 24 hours for active discharges.

Question 4

Which document must be available on a construction site at all times and presented to regulators upon request?

Accepted Answer

The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and current inspection records

Answer

The SWPPP and all associated inspection records must be kept on-site and made available to regulatory inspectors upon request as a permit compliance requirement.

Question 5

What should a CEPSCI inspector do when they observe a discharge of sediment-laden water leaving the site?

Accepted Answer

Document the discharge with photos, time, and location, and initiate immediate corrective action

Answer

Any discharge of sediment-laden water must be documented immediately with photographs, location, time, and estimated volume, and corrective actions must be initiated promptly to stop and prevent recurrence.

CEPSCI - Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Practice Test

CEPSCI - Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Practice Test

CEPSCI Inspection Procedures and Documentation