CANADIAN CERTIFIED INSPECTOR OF
SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL
EXAMPREP TEST PAPER 2026
◉ Adequate ESC plans must: Answer: -meet requirements of the ESC
law and regulations
-satisfy the minimum standards
-comply with more stringent standards, as required
-include applicable specs from ESC handbook
-contain sufficient info to assume plan-approving authority potential
problems of erosion and sedimentation have been adequately
addressed
-include a plan review checklist, as required
◉ Approved plan Answer: -Before any permit issuance you need an
approved ESC plan , certification ESC plan will be followed, approved
SWM plan (if requirred), construction general permit coverage (if
required)
-Before any LDA allowed, you need approved ESC plan, approved
SWM (if required) and CGP coverage (if required)
◉ Security for performance Answer: -bonds or sureties may be
required before any permits issued (building, grading, etc.)
, -unused bonds or surety must be returned within 60 days of
achieving adequate stabilization
◉ Security for Performance: As an inspector... Answer: -work with
plan reviewer to calculate appropriate surety and forward amount
to program administrator
-involved in reducing or releasing sureties
◉ Responsible Land Disturber (RLD) Answer: -name of RLD must be
provided before land disturbance begins
-VESCP may waive RLD requirement for single-family home under
agreement in lieu of plan
◉ Changes to Approved ESC Plan Answer: -plan changes may be
required when inspections reveal inadequacies or when cahange in
circumstances, so approved ESC is no longer effective
-all changes must be consistent with law, regulations, and
specifications
◉ Annual Standards and Specifications Answer: -Describe how LDAs
will be conducted
-must be submitted by electric/natural gas/telephone utility
companies; interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline companies;
railroad companies
-may be submitted by federal entities/ public service authorities
SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL
EXAMPREP TEST PAPER 2026
◉ Adequate ESC plans must: Answer: -meet requirements of the ESC
law and regulations
-satisfy the minimum standards
-comply with more stringent standards, as required
-include applicable specs from ESC handbook
-contain sufficient info to assume plan-approving authority potential
problems of erosion and sedimentation have been adequately
addressed
-include a plan review checklist, as required
◉ Approved plan Answer: -Before any permit issuance you need an
approved ESC plan , certification ESC plan will be followed, approved
SWM plan (if requirred), construction general permit coverage (if
required)
-Before any LDA allowed, you need approved ESC plan, approved
SWM (if required) and CGP coverage (if required)
◉ Security for performance Answer: -bonds or sureties may be
required before any permits issued (building, grading, etc.)
, -unused bonds or surety must be returned within 60 days of
achieving adequate stabilization
◉ Security for Performance: As an inspector... Answer: -work with
plan reviewer to calculate appropriate surety and forward amount
to program administrator
-involved in reducing or releasing sureties
◉ Responsible Land Disturber (RLD) Answer: -name of RLD must be
provided before land disturbance begins
-VESCP may waive RLD requirement for single-family home under
agreement in lieu of plan
◉ Changes to Approved ESC Plan Answer: -plan changes may be
required when inspections reveal inadequacies or when cahange in
circumstances, so approved ESC is no longer effective
-all changes must be consistent with law, regulations, and
specifications
◉ Annual Standards and Specifications Answer: -Describe how LDAs
will be conducted
-must be submitted by electric/natural gas/telephone utility
companies; interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline companies;
railroad companies
-may be submitted by federal entities/ public service authorities
