The Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation
Control Inspector Training & Certification Program
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Floating Turbidity Barrier - a floating geotextile
material which minimizes sediment transport from a disturbed area
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Silt Fence Barriers – used to intercept and
detain small amounts of sediment from disturbed areas during
construction operations and to decrease the velocity of sheet flows. |
The Nonpoint Source Management Section is currently implementing the
Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector
Training Program. The goal of the program is to increase the proper
design, construction, and maintenance of erosion and sediment controls
during construction and to assure the proper long-term operation and
maintenance of stormwater systems after construction is completed. The
primary program objective is to provide training to private and public
employees in various construction related fields. The training program
is primarily directed towards inspectors and contractors, however,
permit reviewers, public works personnel and engineers will also
benefit from this program.
The program curriculum was developed to educate the
inspector on proper installation, inspection and maintenance of Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for use during and after construction to
minimize erosion and sedimentation and to properly manage runoff for
both stormwater quantity and quality. Florida’s stormwater program is
technology based, using performance standards and BMP design criteria.
The use of innovative techniques and specifically designed erosion
control systems is encouraged in order to prevent erosion and
sedimentation during construction activity.
Implementation of the training program began in late
1997. To date, there are over 6500 certified inspectors throughout the
state of Florida. FDEP approved instructors voluntarily teach the
inspector training class throughout the year. This allows the
instructors flexibility to arrange classes around their schedules.
The Inspector’s Training Program
This program is a two-day class.
The class follows the curriculum provided in the Florida Stormwater,
Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector’s Manual. Upon the
completion of the class, a proctored examination is administered and
approximately 2-3 hours is given to complete the exam. In order to
obtain the FDEP certification, a minimum passing grade of 70% must be
made on the exam.
“Train The Trainer” Workshops
These workshops are offered by the FDEP
twice a year in order to prepare new instructors for implementation of
the inspector’s training program. The workshop covers the guidelines
that instructors are required to follow in order to teach the class,
plus also it allows instructors the time to work on both their teaching
skills and speaking abilities. In order to attend, all participants
must be FDEP Certified Inspectors prior to the scheduled workshop date.
Please contact
Hal Lunsford if you are interested in becoming an instructor.
The objectives of this training and certification program are:
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To assure that the desired benefits of stormwater management systems are being achieved
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To assure that both the public and private sectors have enough inspectors trained in the
proper installation and maintenance of BMPs during and after construction
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To assure a consistent level of technical expertise and professional conduct for all
individuals responsible for inspecting erosion and sediment controls and stormwater management systems
Upcoming Classes and Events
To register for the classes below, select the class
from the location column for registration information.
Available Downloads
Download the list of DEP Certified Trainers
The Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector’s Manual
(New Revised Version - 3.9 MB)
This program was funded in part by a Section
319 Nonpoint Source Management Program grant from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (US EPA) through a contract with the Nonpoint Source Management
Program of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
For more information, email or call
Hal Lunsford
(850/245-8294).
Nonpoint Source
Management Program
2600 Blair Stone Road Mail Station 3570
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-2400
Phone (850) 245-7508
2012 State of Florida