CEPSCI Regulatory Overview (Implementation,
Inspection, And Maintenance Of BMPs) – Qs & As
What is the purpose of inspections? Right Ans - To look for evidence of
issues resulting from design, installation, or maintenance within the
implemented OS-SWPPP
What must compliance inspections include? Right Ans - -Areas of site
disturbed by construction activity and areas used for storage of materials
exposed to precipitation
-Storm water conveyance systems for evidence of pollutants (sediment)
-BMPs identified in OS-SWPPP
-Discharge locations to investigate if sediment is leaving the site, or if such
locations are inaccessible, nearby downstream location if possible
-Where vehicles enter or exit the site for evidence of off-site sediment tracking
After construction activities begin, how frequently must inspections be
conducted? Right Ans - At least once every calendar week, but no more
than 9 days between inspections
When does DHEC recommend conducting an inspection? Right Ans -
Within 24 hours of the end of a storm event >1 inch
When can inspections end? Right Ans - When final stabilization has been
achieved on all areas of the site
What happens if primary and secondary permittees do not share inspections?
Right Ans - Each secondary permittee must provide their own inspections for
areas of the site under their operational control
How often do areas of the site that have reached temporary or permanent
stabilization have to be inspected? Right Ans - Once a month, AS LONG AS
stabilization is maintained and there is no additional disturbance in these
areas
What happens if a site has reached final stabilization? Right Ans - They
must continue conducting monthly inspections until the NOT is submitted
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