VA DEQ SWM Inspector Exam (New 2026/
2027 Update) Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
How long must a VSMP authority maintain inspection reports? - Correct answer For at
least three years after permit termination.
If an eventual stormwater BMP utilizes infiltration for pollution removal, would it be a
good co-located practice? - Correct answer No, a co-located practice involves an ESC
measure being converted into a SWM facility. An infiltration facility would clog if used
to settle sediment prior.
What criteria does vegetation need in order to be considered established? - Correct
answer the ground cover must be:
1) uniform
2) mature enough to survive
3) able to inhibit erosion
, What legal agreement allows VSMP inspectors to access property for conducting post-
construction BMP inspections? - Correct answer A long-term maintenance agreement
Who must sign and seal a construction record drawing, and when must it be submitted
to the VSMP authority? - Correct answer must be signed by a professional registered
in VA. Must be submitted before permit termination.
How much time does the VSMP authority have to terminate any bonds or securities
provided by the operator? - Correct answer Within 60 days of completing the
requirements of the permit conditions
How often must a VSMP authority inspect a SWM facility post-construction? - Correct
answer Every 5 years, OR the owner may submit reports completed be a qualified
person on an annual basis
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - Correct answer Phosphorous, it
indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
2027 Update) Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
How long must a VSMP authority maintain inspection reports? - Correct answer For at
least three years after permit termination.
If an eventual stormwater BMP utilizes infiltration for pollution removal, would it be a
good co-located practice? - Correct answer No, a co-located practice involves an ESC
measure being converted into a SWM facility. An infiltration facility would clog if used
to settle sediment prior.
What criteria does vegetation need in order to be considered established? - Correct
answer the ground cover must be:
1) uniform
2) mature enough to survive
3) able to inhibit erosion
, What legal agreement allows VSMP inspectors to access property for conducting post-
construction BMP inspections? - Correct answer A long-term maintenance agreement
Who must sign and seal a construction record drawing, and when must it be submitted
to the VSMP authority? - Correct answer must be signed by a professional registered
in VA. Must be submitted before permit termination.
How much time does the VSMP authority have to terminate any bonds or securities
provided by the operator? - Correct answer Within 60 days of completing the
requirements of the permit conditions
How often must a VSMP authority inspect a SWM facility post-construction? - Correct
answer Every 5 years, OR the owner may submit reports completed be a qualified
person on an annual basis
What element is targeted by water quality criteria? - Correct answer Phosphorous, it
indicates pollution by bonding with other pollutants.
