VA DEQ SWM Inspector exam Questions
and CORRECT ANSWERs 2026 /2027
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A record of dates when major grading activities occur, construction activities temporarily or
permanently cease on a portion of the site, and stabilization measures are initiated - CORRECT
ANSWER -Operator must note all modifications or updates in the SWPPP on these dates
Immediately upon discovery but no later than 24 hours after discovery - CORRECT ANSWER -
How quickly an operator must report an unathorized discharge into or upon surface waters
Within 7 days - CORRECT ANSWER -When must temporary stabilization be applied to bare areas
that may not be at final grade but will remain dormant for longer than 14 days
Within 7 days after final grade is reached on any portion of the site - CORRECT ANSWER -When
must permanent or temporary soil stabilization be applied to bare areas that are at final grade
Concrete wash water must be directed into a leak-proof container or leak-proof settling basin,
container or basin cannot not overflow, and hardened and liquid concrete waste must be
removed and properly disposed - CORRECT ANSWER -Three requirements for concrete wash
water
, Support activity areas - CORRECT ANSWER -Areas the SWPPP has to contain control measures
for
Three years after permit termination - CORRECT ANSWER -How long a VSMP authority must
keep inspection reports
Not until ground cover is achieved that is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit
erosion - CORRECT ANSWER -When permanent vegetation is considered established
Long-term maintenance agreement - CORRECT ANSWER -The legal agreement that provides a
VSMP inspector access to property for conducting post-construction regulatory inspections
These must be sealed and signed by a professional registered in Virginia and must be submitted
before permit termination - CORRECT ANSWER -Construction record drawings
Within 60 days of completing the requirements of the permit conditions - CORRECT ANSWER -
When must a locality VSMP authority return or terminate any bonds or securities provided by
the operator
Erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater management plans - CORRECT ANSWER -
SWPPP plans that must be approved
and CORRECT ANSWERs 2026 /2027
|Already Graded A+|Brand New
Version!!!
A record of dates when major grading activities occur, construction activities temporarily or
permanently cease on a portion of the site, and stabilization measures are initiated - CORRECT
ANSWER -Operator must note all modifications or updates in the SWPPP on these dates
Immediately upon discovery but no later than 24 hours after discovery - CORRECT ANSWER -
How quickly an operator must report an unathorized discharge into or upon surface waters
Within 7 days - CORRECT ANSWER -When must temporary stabilization be applied to bare areas
that may not be at final grade but will remain dormant for longer than 14 days
Within 7 days after final grade is reached on any portion of the site - CORRECT ANSWER -When
must permanent or temporary soil stabilization be applied to bare areas that are at final grade
Concrete wash water must be directed into a leak-proof container or leak-proof settling basin,
container or basin cannot not overflow, and hardened and liquid concrete waste must be
removed and properly disposed - CORRECT ANSWER -Three requirements for concrete wash
water
, Support activity areas - CORRECT ANSWER -Areas the SWPPP has to contain control measures
for
Three years after permit termination - CORRECT ANSWER -How long a VSMP authority must
keep inspection reports
Not until ground cover is achieved that is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit
erosion - CORRECT ANSWER -When permanent vegetation is considered established
Long-term maintenance agreement - CORRECT ANSWER -The legal agreement that provides a
VSMP inspector access to property for conducting post-construction regulatory inspections
These must be sealed and signed by a professional registered in Virginia and must be submitted
before permit termination - CORRECT ANSWER -Construction record drawings
Within 60 days of completing the requirements of the permit conditions - CORRECT ANSWER -
When must a locality VSMP authority return or terminate any bonds or securities provided by
the operator
Erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater management plans - CORRECT ANSWER -
SWPPP plans that must be approved
