VIRGINIA EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
INSPECTOR EXAM (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the process of enforcement? - <<,Answers>>>1.
Conduct an inspection where deficiency occurs.
2. If doesn't get fixed, issue Notice to Comply. (this includes
measures needed to comply and time)
3. If still fail to fix then...revoke permit, enforcement action
like penalties, legal action, etc (must have authority to do
so), or stop-work order
When can a stop work order be issued? - <<,Answers>>>-
failure to do corrective actions after NOC
-work started without approved ESC plan or permits
-emergencies! imminent danger to waters
How is a stop-work order issued? (3 scenarios) -
<<,Answers>>>1. NOC measures are not done by deadline,
then issue SWO on all or part. 7 days, or sooner if corrected.
2. no plan/permits, mail and post on site
3. emergency- no NOC required.
Once final grade is reached, how many days to seed? -
<<,Answers>>>7 days for permanent vegetation
, VIRGINIA EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
INSPECTOR EXAM (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
If dormant for more than 14 days, how many days to seed? -
<<,Answers>>>7 days for temp vegetation (permanent
vegetation if dormant for >1 year)
What is the minimum storage capacity for a sediment trap? -
<<,Answers>>>134 cubic yards per acre of drainage area
AND
Only for a max of 3 drainage acres
When is a sediment basin used? - <<,
Answers>>>For areas more than 3 acres of drainage area
When is a temporary vehicular stream crossing required?
(MS-13) - <<,Answers>>>If a stream will be crossed more
than twice in 6 months
(back and forth is two)
How many ft of utility can be open at a time? (MS-16) -
<<,Answers>>>500 linear ft of a utility trench
How many days to remove temporary controls after final site
stabilization? (MS-18) - <<,Answers>>>30 days
INSPECTOR EXAM (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is the process of enforcement? - <<,Answers>>>1.
Conduct an inspection where deficiency occurs.
2. If doesn't get fixed, issue Notice to Comply. (this includes
measures needed to comply and time)
3. If still fail to fix then...revoke permit, enforcement action
like penalties, legal action, etc (must have authority to do
so), or stop-work order
When can a stop work order be issued? - <<,Answers>>>-
failure to do corrective actions after NOC
-work started without approved ESC plan or permits
-emergencies! imminent danger to waters
How is a stop-work order issued? (3 scenarios) -
<<,Answers>>>1. NOC measures are not done by deadline,
then issue SWO on all or part. 7 days, or sooner if corrected.
2. no plan/permits, mail and post on site
3. emergency- no NOC required.
Once final grade is reached, how many days to seed? -
<<,Answers>>>7 days for permanent vegetation
, VIRGINIA EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
INSPECTOR EXAM (ACTUAL 2025) QUESTIONS &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
If dormant for more than 14 days, how many days to seed? -
<<,Answers>>>7 days for temp vegetation (permanent
vegetation if dormant for >1 year)
What is the minimum storage capacity for a sediment trap? -
<<,Answers>>>134 cubic yards per acre of drainage area
AND
Only for a max of 3 drainage acres
When is a sediment basin used? - <<,
Answers>>>For areas more than 3 acres of drainage area
When is a temporary vehicular stream crossing required?
(MS-13) - <<,Answers>>>If a stream will be crossed more
than twice in 6 months
(back and forth is two)
How many ft of utility can be open at a time? (MS-16) -
<<,Answers>>>500 linear ft of a utility trench
How many days to remove temporary controls after final site
stabilization? (MS-18) - <<,Answers>>>30 days
