Free SWPPP inspection form: EPA CGP Part 4.7 report

The fields follow the minimum contents EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit (as modified) lists for each inspection report, Part 4.7.1. The report is completed within 24 hours of the inspection and signed by the operator's signatory under Appendix G, Part G.11. EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.7

General information, not legal advice; your permit text controls. SWPPP Desk does not inspect your site, and no person or engineer reviews this form. Using it does not by itself make a site compliant.

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Minimum frequency: once every 7 calendar days, or once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of a storm producing 0.25 inches or more of rain in 24 hours or a snowmelt discharge from 3.25 inches or more of snow in 24 hours, unless Part 4.3 (impaired or high-quality waters) or Part 4.4 (reductions) applies. Inspections are required only during normal working hours (EPA 2022 CGP Part 4.2 and footnote 67).

This form follows the EPA CGP. Texas sites under TXR150000 inspect at least every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm of 0.5 inches or more (Part III.F.8(c)(i)), and must follow that permit's report rules. Other states: check your state permit.

Site name and NPDES ID Inspection date Names and titles of personnel making the inspection (each must be a qualified person trained under Part 6.3; Part 4.1) Summary of inspection findings, covering at a minimum the Part 4.6 observations, including any problems needing routine maintenance (Part 2.1.4b) or corrective action (Part 5) If a problem repeats: why the Part 5 corrective action procedures are unnecessary to fix it (Part 2.1.4c) Sites on the Part 4.2.2, 4.3 or 4.4.1b schedule, if the inspection followed a storm event of 0.25 inches or more of rain in 24 hours: the rain gauge or weather station readings that triggered it Same schedules, if it followed a snowmelt discharge from 3.25 inches or more of snow in 24 hours: snowfall measurements or the weather station information relied on Any portion found unsafe to inspect: the reason and the locations it applies to

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Signature of the operator's signatory (Appendix G, Part G.11), printed name, title and date

Keep a copy of every report at the site or an easily accessible location and retain reports for at least 3 years from the date permit coverage expires or is terminated. EPA 2022 CGP Parts 4.7.3 and 4.7.4 See also SWPPP inspections.

Sources last checked October 22, 2026.

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