Qualified Professional Inspector (QPI) Exam
A standardized examination is required to fairly and thoroughly assess the qualifications of course applicants to conduct stormwater BMP inspections on construction sites in participating communities. The exam is "open book", i.e., the applicant may refer to the lessons, supplemental materials, and resource materials during the exam. A score greater than or equal to seventy-five percent (75%) is required to pass the exam. The exam is available in two formats: on-line and paper.
On-line exam: The applicant receives a user name and password after payment of the registration fee. A high-speed internet connection (cable or DSL) is recommended. Applicants should allow up to two (2) hours to complete the exam. The exam must be finished without interruption once testing has been initiated. On-line exams are scored automatically and results are downloaded by the Qualified Professional Inspector program representative. Program registration forms can be downloaded here: Registration Form
Paper exam: The paper exam may be taken on the same day as the training class or at the offices of the Qualified Professional Inspector program representative. Please contact the Qualified Professional Inspector Program representative to schedule a two-hour appointment to take the exam
The examination scoring process is designed to treat examinees equally. Therefore, the applicant and participating communities will receive written notification of the pass/fail status of an applicant. Neither the applicant nor participating communities will be provided with the exam score. Applicants who pass the exam will be added to the list of Qualified Professional Inspectors maintained by the community's MS4 Coordinator.
Applicants who did not pass the exam are required to attend the training course prior to re-examination. The registration fee may be waived if the applicant attends the training course and completes the second attempt to pass the exam within six (6) months of the original examination date. To arrange for re-examination, contact the QPI Program representative.
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