Qualified Professional Inspector Training

The Qualified Professional Inspector Program
Required for Compliance with Construction NPDES Permits

The Qualified Professional Inspector (QPI) Program is designed to assist developers, contractors, and governmental agencies to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater General Permit for Construction by providing the training necessary to properly inspect erosion prevention and sediment control measures at construction sites and document inspections. This permit is required for all construction activities disturbing one or more acres of land. The QPI Program is designed to train personnel to perform required inspections of construction site stormwater Best Management Practices. The Construction General Permit and local Construction Site Runoff Control Ordinances require a Qualified Professional Inspector to inspect all stormwater control measures every seven (7) or fourteen (14) days (depending on the community) and within twenty-four (24) hours of a rain event.

What is the Qualified Professional Inspector Program

The QPI Program consists of a one-day training course, a QPI training manual (provided at the training session), and an exam. After passing the exam, applicants are eligible to obtain a QPI registration or license from the community prior to initiating inspection of construction site stormwater Best Management Practices.

Who Should Attend?

  • Construction Site BMP Inspectors
  • Developers
  • Contractors
  • Stormwater Coordinators
  • Urban Conservation Specialists
  • Site Designers/Plan Preparers/Engineers
  • Drainage Board Members
  • County Commissioners

Registration

The fee for the Qualified Professional Inspector Training Course is $100 and will include the Qualified Professional Inspector Manual and training materials. Payment is required to take the exam, whether or not you attend the training session. The deadline for registration is Monday, March 30, 2020. The Qualified Professional Inspector Training Course is typically offered twice a year (Spring & Fall). Additional sessions may be scheduled based upon need. To register for the course, please print and fill out the registration form that can be found at http://www.clarkswcd.org.