Pennsylvania SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.25″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- PAG-02 General NPDES Permit
- Agency
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)
Verify against your permit. These values reflect the most common reading of Pennsylvania's program; permits change and projects vary. The official permit text from PA DEP controls.
How Pennsylvania handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Pennsylvania disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the PAG-02 General NPDES Permit, administered by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Weekly inspections plus after each measurable storm event; Chapter 102 E&S rules apply alongside the NPDES permit.
Inspector qualifications
Erosion and sediment control certification per PA DEP requirements; inspections tied to the E&S plan.
Official sources
Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Pennsylvania?
Under the PAG-02 General NPDES Permit, a storm event of 0.25 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 Pennsylvania?
Erosion and sediment control certification per PA DEP requirements; inspections tied to the E&S plan.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Pennsylvania under the PAG-02 General NPDES Permit.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Pennsylvania?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and PA 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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