North Carolina SWPPP inspections: did rain trigger one?
Enter the site address. See 14 days of rain against the 1 in line.
Sample site · 1.52 in over 14 days. North Carolina NCG010000: inspect within 24 hours of 1 in or more, plus every 7 days.
Rain from Open-Meteo for the site's location. A gauge on site beats any weather service; your permit has the final word.
North Carolina: the rule
Inspect every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of 1.0 in of rain or more in 24 hours. Keep a rain gauge on site and read it every business day.
| Permit | North Carolina NCG010000 |
|---|---|
| Rain that triggers | 1 in in 24 hours |
| Inspect within | 24 hours |
| Routine | every 7 days |
| Source | NC DEQ NCG010000 self-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 North Carolina?
1 inches or more in 24 hours under the North Carolina NCG010000. Inspect within 24 hours, plus routine inspections every 7 days.
Which permit covers construction stormwater in North Carolina?
The North Carolina NCG010000. 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?
NC DEQ NCG010000 self-inspection requirements; check the current permit
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