Stormwater Management
Post-Rain Inspections
NPDES Construction Generic Permit requirements call for site inspections after qualifying rainfall events in addition to routine periodic inspections. LES performs both, documenting BMP condition, identifying needed repairs, and maintaining the inspection record that supports your SWPPP compliance file.
What’s Included
- Post-rain-event inspections following qualifying storm events per permit requirements
- Routine periodic inspections on the schedule required by the SWPPP
- Written inspection reports documenting BMP condition and any deficiencies
- Corrective action tracking through to resolution
- Inspection recordkeeping organized to support audit and regulatory review
Common Failure Points
- Missed post-rain-event inspections after a qualifying storm, leaving a gap in the record
- Inspection reports that note a deficiency but never confirm the corrective action was completed
- Inconsistent recordkeeping that's hard to produce on demand during a regulatory review
- BMP condition documented in writing but with no photo evidence to back it up
LES Field Method
- 01Track both routine and post-rain-event inspection schedules for each active site
- 02Walk the site and document the condition of every installed BMP
- 03Open a corrective action for any deficiency and assign it for repair
- 04Re-inspect and close out the corrective action once repaired
- 05Organize the inspection record so it's audit-ready on request
Technical Notes
Inspection documentation is frequently the first thing a regulatory inspector reviews on a site visit. A consistent, well-documented inspection history — with corrective actions tracked to completion — is one of the clearest signals that a site is being actively managed rather than just permitted.
Installed. Maintained. Documented.
Every installation, repair, or maintenance visit is photo-documented in the field — so the work holds up under inspection, not just under a good-faith assumption.
- Before, during, and completed-work photos
- Field maintenance notes
- Post-rain observations
- Corrective action tracked through to close-out
- Documentation-ready reports for your compliance file
Related Services
Post-Rain Inspections by Service Area
LES provides post-rain inspections across Central Florida, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do construction sites need to be inspected?
NPDES CGP requirements generally call for both routine periodic inspections and inspections following qualifying rainfall events — the exact frequency and rainfall threshold are set by the active permit, and LES tracks both schedules for each site under retainer.
What happens if an inspection finds a deficiency?
Deficiencies are documented with a corrective action and tracked through to resolution and re-inspection — the goal is a closed-loop record, not just a list of problems.
Request a proposal for post-rain inspections
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Need erosion control, silt fence, BMP maintenance, or post-rain inspection support? Call 407-502-6476 or request a BMP proposal from Local Environmental Services.