CESSWI Inspector Manual

Section 1 Introduction

1.1 About EnviroCert International, Inc.

1.2 CESSWI Scope of Practice

1.3 Review Course and Exam Overview

1.4 Professional Development Requirements

1.5 CESSWI Code of Conduct and Ethics

Section 2 Rules and Regulations

2.1 Introduction

2.2 State Regulations

2.3 Permit Application Requirements for Construction Activity

2.4 Permit Application Requirements for Municipalities

2.5 Permit Application for Industrial Activities

2.6 Enforcement and Penalties

2.7 Local Regulations

Section 3 Safety

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Insects

3.3 Animals and Plants

3.4 Exposure to the Elements

3.5 Physical Hazards

3.6 Hazardous Materials

3.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3.8 Communication

3.9 Federal and Provincial Regulatory Information

Section 4 Communication

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Arrival Introductions

4.3 Communication Issues

4.4 Meetings

4.5 Working with Site Personnel

4.6 Dealing with Difficult People

Section 5 Documentation

5.1 Objectives

5.2 Note Taking

5.3 Photos and Videos

5.4 Reporting

5.5 Corrective Actions

5.6 Site Drawing (Map) Management

5.7 Inspector Support Equipment

5.8 Compliance Resolution

5.9 Enforcement Action

Section 6 Inspector Duties

6.1 Introduction

6.2 The Role of the Inspector

6.3 Good Inspector Skills

6.4 Pre-Inspection Process

6.5 Inspection Objectives

6.6 The Inspection Process

6.7 After the Inspection

Section 7 Plan Management

7.1 Overview

7.2 Plan

7.3 Other Plan Features

Section 8 Best Management Practices

8.1 Site Planning and Management

8.2 Erosion Controls

8.3 Sediment Controls

8.4 Runoff Controls

8.5 Good Housekeeping/Materials Management

8.6 Post-Construction Management

Appendix A: Glossary of Terms

Appendix B: Sample Inspection Report

Appendix C: Erosion and Sedimentation

C.1 The Erosion Process

C.2 Impacts of Sedimentation and Erosion

C.3 Principles of Erosion and Sediment Control

C.4 References

Tables

Table 6-1 Ten Greates Compliance Problems

Figures

Figure 2-1. Delegated State Summary

Figure 5-1 Sample Corrective Action Log

Figure 5-2 Sample Site Drawing (Map)

Figure 7-1 Steep Slope Shown with Contour Lines

Figure 7-2 Gentle Slope Shown with Contour Lines

Figure 7-3 Comparison of Slope Measurements Rise-Over-Run, Degree and Percent

Figure C-1 Types of Overland Erosion

Figure C-2 Fit the Development to the Terrain

Figure C-3 Minimize the Extent and Duration of Exposure

Figure C-4 Apply Perimeter Controls

Figure C-5 Apply Erosion Control Practices On-Site

Figure C-6 Keep Runoff Velocities Low

Figure C-7 Stabilize Disturbed Areas

Figure C-8 Begin Maintenance