Utah SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.5″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- UTRC00000 Construction General Permit
- Agency
- Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ)
Verify against your permit. These values reflect the most common reading of Utah's program; permits change and projects vary. The official permit text from UDWQ controls.
How Utah handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Utah disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the UTRC00000 Construction General Permit, administered by Utah Division of Water Quality.
Inspector qualifications
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
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Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Utah?
Under the UTRC00000 Construction General Permit, a storm event of 0.5 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 Utah?
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Utah?
Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Utah under the UTRC00000 Construction General Permit.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Utah?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and UDWQ 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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