What is the Qualified Professional Inspector (QPI) Program?
Participating MS4 communities maintain lists of applicants who have attended the training course, taken the exam, and their pass/fail status. At their discretion, MS4 communities may require those who pass the exam to obtain a registration or license prior to performing inspections in that community. At their discretion, participating MS4 communities may collect a fee for obtaining a Qualified Professional Inspector registration or license. Qualified Professional Inspector requirements are included in local ordinances, which may also specify the time frame that the registration or license is valid and the reasons that the registration or license may be revoked. As per local ordinances, Qualified Professional Inspector registration or license may be revoked by the community for reasons including, but not limited to the following:
- Does not comply with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, or resolutions governing Qualified Professional Inspector activities;
- Fails to perform the duties of a Qualified Professional Inspector;
- Unable to properly perform an evaluation of a stormwater quality management system;
- Found to be negligent in duties by a participating community;
- Submit false or misleading information; or
- Fails to maintain certification under any change in the law pertaining to Qualified Professional Inspectors.
A Qualified Professional Inspector may appeal the revoked registration or license and, if eligible, may re-enroll in the program based on that community's procedures.
