During the peak of a construction project, the increased presence of machinery, equipment, and activities can significantly heighten the risk of contaminants leaving the site. A construction site operator must operate at their optimum level of performance during this time of construction. Their role is constantly revolving around managing and maintaining work schedules to stay aligned to the construction timeline.
During the intensified workflow taking place during this time of construction, failing Best Management Practices (BMPs) can be easily overlooked. With failing structural erosion and sediment control devices, it is possible to have a significant impact on a nearby wetland or waterway.
Performing routine inspections will help keep the construction site operator aware of sensitive areas of the site and identify potential concerns. A stormwater compliance inspection is considered a safeguard that can deliver a snapshot in time throughout the project from the planning phase to the final stabilization. The series of stormwater compliance inspections should provide a story to the evolution of a project’s performance against minimizing erosion and sediment departing the boundaries of the construction site.
The primary mission of the Florida Construction Generic Permit (FCGP) is a charted strategy to assist a construction site to eliminate stormwater discharged pollutants, such as contaminants, and especially sediment, from leaving the site. A stormwater inspector’s primary role is to arrive on a construction site, obtain the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and then begin to evaluate all erosion control measures that have been implemented and maintained assisting the site operator in reducing the amount of failing BMP’s. An effective stormwater inspector is the first person to determine if the performance standards and intent of the erosion and sediment control rules and procedures outlined in the FCGP are being met.
KCI is a well-respected and professional organization in the Environmental industry, requiring all employees to uphold the highest standards in meeting the rigorous training, certification, scope of work, and quality of a stormwater inspector. KCI has invested time and resources into building our expertise to ensure our clients receive the greatest of care and service. Call us today, 888-346-7779.
