Georgia SWPPP inspections: did rain trigger one?
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Sample site · 1.52 in over 14 days. Georgia NPDES stand-alone construction (GAR100001): inspect within 24 hours of 0.5 in or more, plus every 7 days.
- Thu, Nov 12: 0.80 in → inspect by Fri, Nov 13
Rain from Open-Meteo for the site's location. A gauge on site beats any weather service; your permit has the final word.
Georgia: the rule
Inspect every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm of 0.5 in or more. Measure rain daily.
| Permit | Georgia NPDES stand-alone construction (GAR100001) |
|---|---|
| Rain that triggers | 0.5 in in 24 hours |
| Inspect within | 24 hours |
| Routine | every 7 days |
| Source | Georgia EPD GAR100001 (2023) inspection requirements; check the current permit |
Your permit coverage and your site's SWPPP have the final word. Sites that discharge to impaired or high-quality waters often inspect more often.
Next storm, the inspection is drafted before you're awake.
Dozer watches the rain at the site and the forecast. When a storm crosses the line, it photographs the BMPs from the cameras and drafts the inspection for your inspector to sign.
- Rain measured at the site, not the airport
- The inspection due date counted for you
- BMP photos from the site cameras, before and after
- A signed report in the site's records
LIVE SWPPP inspection due after 0.8 in of rain Photo is an AI-generated stand-in, not a customer site.
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Questions crews ask
How much rain triggers a SWPPP inspection in Georgia?
0.5 inches or more in 24 hours under the Georgia NPDES stand-alone construction (GAR100001). Inspect within 24 hours, plus routine inspections every 7 days.
Which permit covers construction stormwater in Georgia?
The Georgia NPDES stand-alone construction (GAR100001). Check your notice of intent and your site's SWPPP for anything stricter.
What if it rains several days in a row?
Each day that crosses the line needs its own inspection.
Where does the rule come from?
Georgia EPD GAR100001 (2023) inspection requirements; check the current permit
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