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What should a SWPPP inspection form include?
A SWPPP inspection form should capture everything your permit requires in an inspection report. Under EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit that is the inspection date, the names and titles of the inspectors, a summary of findings including maintenance and corrective action needed, the rain reading that triggered a storm inspection, and any area that was unsafe to inspect. The report is due within 24 hours and is signed by the operator's signatory. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7.1-4.7.2
National guide. The rules cited are from EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit (as modified in 2025), checked October 20, 2026, which applies where EPA is the permitting authority. Most states issue their own permit with different details; check your state before relying on a number.
Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Prepared by our team led by Mohamed Elansary, PhD. We are not a licensed engineering firm and do not seal plans. General information, not legal advice; the permit text controls.
Which form fits your permit
| EPA 2022 CGP areas | EPA publishes a Site Inspection Report template, a dewatering inspection report template and a Corrective Action Log template. EPA templates |
|---|---|
| Texas TXR150000 | No mandatory TCEQ form; reports must contain the Part III.F.8(f) items, and RG-639 includes inspection worksheets. TXR150000 Part III.F.8(f) RG-639 |
| Other states | Use the report contents your state permit specifies; some states publish a form. See the state hubs: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia. |
Printable inspection form (EPA 2022 CGP)
Print this page or copy the rows into your own log. Fields follow EPA 2022 CGP Parts 4.6 and 4.7. Adjust the storm trigger to your state permit if the state is the permitting authority.
| Item | Entry |
|---|---|
| Site name, permit or NPDES ID | |
| Inspection date and start time | |
| Inspector names and titles (training proof kept in the SWPPP) | |
| Inspection type: 7-day / 14-day / storm (0.25 in. rain or 3.25 in. snowmelt) / stabilized area / dewatering | |
| Rain gauge or weather station reading that triggered the inspection | |
| Controls installed and working? Note each one not working | |
| Spill, leak or pollutant accumulation risks found | |
| Locations needing new or modified controls | |
| Visible erosion or sediment at discharge points, banks, streets, curbs | |
| Discharge occurring? Points, color, odor, solids, foam, sheen | |
| Areas unsafe to inspect, reason and location | |
| Maintenance needed (fix by end of next business day) | |
| Corrective action needed (new control within 7 days); log entry made? | |
| Noncompliance observed | |
| SWPPP or site map change needed (within 7 days) | |
| Signature of the operator's signatory and date |
Rules the form supports
- Report completed within 24 hours of the inspection. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7.1
- Signed by the operator's signatory under Appendix G, Part G.11. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7.2
- Kept at the site or an easily accessible place, immediately available to EPA. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7.3
- Retained at least 3 years from the date coverage expires or is terminated. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7.4
- Schedules: every 7 days, or every 14 days plus within 24 hours of 0.25 inch of rain. See SWPPP inspection requirements. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.2
Dewatering inspections and the corrective action log
On each day of a dewatering discharge, inspect and record the details Part 4.6.3 lists for dewatering. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.3.2, 4.6.3 Corrective action needs its own log: the condition and when it was found, within 24 hours, then the actions taken within 24 hours of completing them, each entry signed, kept on site and retained 3 years. EPA 2022 CGP Part 5.4.1-5.4.4
Common gaps in inspection forms
- No rain reading for a storm-triggered inspection. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7.1
- Inspector names without titles, or no training proof in the SWPPP. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7.1, 7.2.2
- Problems noted with no corrective action log entry or date. EPA 2022 CGP Part 5.4.1
- The site map not updated after controls change. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.6.4
What this page does not cover
State-specific forms beyond the examples above, inspector training or certification, and inspection software.
Have it written for you
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