Massachusetts EPA CGP site inspection checklist
Routine stormwater inspection of an active construction site, from the entrance to the perimeter to the interior. For the operator's scheduled inspections and for MS4 or county oversight visits.
Based on: EPA 2022 NPDES Construction General Permit (Massachusetts)
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Entrance
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit sign at the entrance with the NPDES ID, operator contact, where to see the SWPPP, and the EPA notice for reporting pollution | |||
| SWPPP on site, or available as the permit allows, and current | |||
| Streets and sidewalks next to the site free of tracked mud and sediment Photo | |||
| Stabilized construction exits (stone pads, rumble plates, wheel wash) at every exit and maintained Photo |
Perimeter
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perimeter controls (silt fence, wattles, berms) installed per the SWPPP, intact, and not overtopped Photo | |||
| Sediment behind perimeter controls removed before it builds up to half their height | |||
| Buffers to streams, wetlands and other waters kept, or equivalent controls in place | |||
| Velocity dissipation at outlets and along channels; no scour or erosion | |||
| No sediment or other pollutants visibly leaving the site at any discharge point Photo |
Interior
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm drain inlets on and next to the site protected, and sediment around them removed Photo | |||
| Soil and material stockpiles covered or contained, and away from inlets and conveyances | |||
| Dust controlled on exposed soil and haul roads | |||
| Stabilization started as soon as work stops in an area, and completed within 14 calendar days (7 days for sites discharging to sensitive waters) | |||
| Sediment basins and traps working, with storage capacity left | |||
| Dewatering water treated before discharge; no turbid water pumped off the site | |||
| Dewatering discharges treated before leaving the site; turbidity monitored where the 2022 CGP requires it Photo |
Pollution prevention
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fueling, maintenance and equipment washing areas have spill prevention and containment | |||
| Chemicals and hazardous materials stored with secondary containment and cover | |||
| No spills or leaks; any spill contained and cleaned up Photo | |||
| Trash and construction debris contained, covered and emptied before overflowing | |||
| Portable toilets secured, away from inlets and drainage, and not leaking | |||
| Concrete, stucco and paint washout contained, not leaking, and below capacity Photo |
Records
| Item | Pass | Fail | N/A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections at least once every 7 calendar days, or every 14 days and within 24 hours of a 0.25 in. storm (every 7 days and after 0.25 in. for sensitive waters) | |||
| Inspections done by a qualified person who has completed the training the CGP requires | |||
| Corrective actions from earlier inspections logged and fixed or scheduled on time | |||
| SWPPP site map shows the BMPs as they are installed today | |||
| Corrective actions documented within 24 hours and completed within the CGP's deadlines |
Photo A photo is expected with this item.
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This checklist is a starting point. Check each item against your current permit and your agency's standards before relying on it. Massachusetts is covered by EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit. Local conservation commissions also issue Orders of Conditions under the Wetlands Protection Act. Check each template against the current permit and your local requirements before relying on it.
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