Florida SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.5″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours — weekends count
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 days
- Permit
- Construction Generic Permit (CGP)
- Agency
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FL DEP)
How Florida handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Florida disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the Construction Generic Permit (CGP), administered by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Inspect at least once every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm of 0.5″ or greater — even if it rains on a weekend or holiday. Corrective actions no later than 7 calendar days after the inspection.
Inspector qualifications
A qualified inspector provided by the operator (Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector training is the norm).
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Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Florida?
Under the Construction Generic Permit (CGP), a storm event of 0.5 inches or more triggers a post-storm inspection, generally due within 24 hours — including weekends and holidays. Routine inspections run every 7 days.
Who can perform SWPPP inspections in Florida?
A qualified inspector provided by the operator (Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector training is the norm).
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Florida?
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FL DEP) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Florida under the Construction Generic Permit (CGP).
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Florida?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and FL DEP 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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