Alabama SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.75″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- ALR100000 Construction General Permit
- Agency
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
Verify against your permit. These values reflect the most common reading of Alabama's program; permits change and projects vary. The official permit text from ADEM controls.
How Alabama handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Alabama disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the ALR100000 Construction General Permit, administered by Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Alabama requires credentialed inspectors (QCI/QCP program) — stricter than most states.
Inspector qualifications
Inspections must be performed by or under the supervision of a Qualified Credentialed Professional (QCP) or QCI in Alabama.
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Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Alabama?
Under the ALR100000 Construction General Permit, a storm event of 0.75 inches or more triggers a post-storm inspection, generally due within 24 hours (non-work days typically extend to the next work day; check your permit). Routine inspections run every 7 or 14 days.
Who can perform SWPPP inspections in Alabama?
Inspections must be performed by or under the supervision of a Qualified Credentialed Professional (QCP) or QCI in Alabama.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Alabama?
Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Alabama under the ALR100000 Construction General Permit.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Alabama?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and ADEM can issue administrative orders and state penalties on top. Missing rain-triggered inspections is among the most commonly cited violations in stormwater audits.
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