Southern Indiana Stormwater Advisory Committee

The goal of the Qualified Professional Inspector (QPI) program is to provide consistent training for construction site inspectors responsible for inspecting stormwater best management practices (BMPs) installed at active construction sites regulated under Rule 5 (327 IAC 15-5) and Rule 13 (327 IAC 15-13) in communities participating in the SWAC. A thorough understanding and implementation of these requirements will lead to fewer delays, avoiding or minimizing costly compliance issues.

Construction Site Runoff Control Ordinances adopted by SWAC communities include requirements for construction site self inspections to be performed by a Qualified Professional Inspector. The QPI program provides a system to qualify persons to inspect stormwater BMPs at construction sites, document and report inspection results as required by local ordinances, and will provide a mechanism for consistent and comprehensive inspections throughout this region. Further information can be found in the program brochure.

The QPI program consists of four major elements: training course; resource materials; exam; and, at the discretion of the MS4 community, registration or licensing of Qualified Professional Inspectors. These program elements are described on the QPI website and in the Qualified Professional Inspector Manual. A list of frequently asked questions (link to faq file) concerning the program is also available. To register for the Program, complete and return the Program Registration Form.