SWPPP · Land Development
Land Development
SWPPP
NPDES-compliant SWPPP inspection documentation for subdivision and site development projects. BMP checklists, corrective action tracking, and inspection records available when regulators show up.
What it does
BMP checklists per inspection
- Customizable checklist matching your SWPPP BMP requirements
- Weekly and post-storm inspection workflows
- Silt fence, wattles, inlet protection, washout, seeding — all tracked
- Photo attachment per BMP item for documentation
Corrective action tracking
- Deficient BMP creates corrective action with due date
- Corrective action documented to closure with follow-up inspection
- Full history in report for regulatory review
- Alerts for overdue corrective actions
Multi-phase and multi-lot support
- Separate inspection records per subdivision phase
- Track which lots are graded and which BMPs are active
- Phase-by-phase reporting for rolling permit close-out
- All jobs in one company dashboard
NPDES-compliant records
- Timestamped and GPS-located inspection records
- PDF export ready for regulatory review
- Records accessible from any device
- Inspection frequency tracking (every 7 days + post-storm)
How it works
01
Set up your SWPPP checklist
Create a BMP checklist that matches your grading permit and SWPPP requirements. Include every BMP type on your site — Gradelog walks through them systematically at each inspection.
02
Run weekly and post-storm inspections
Walk the site and check each BMP. Flag deficiencies, take photos, and log rainfall data for post-storm inspections. The inspection is timestamped when you submit.
03
Track corrective actions to closure
Every deficient BMP generates a corrective action. Document the repair, note completion, and the follow-up inspection confirms the corrective action closed out.
04
Retain records and respond to regulators
All inspection records are stored in Gradelog. If a regulator requests records during a site visit, you can pull them up on your phone or generate a PDF on the spot.
Common questions
Do land development and subdivision projects require SWPPP?
Yes. Any construction project disturbing one acre or more of land must have a SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) and obtain NPDES permit coverage through the state environmental agency. Most residential subdivisions, commercial site developments, and large lot grading projects exceed this threshold. SWPPP inspections must be documented at regular intervals (typically every 7 days and within 24 hours after rain events of 0.25 inches or more).
What BMPs are common on land development sites?
Common BMPs on subdivision and land development sites include: silt fence and fiber wattle perimeter controls, sediment traps and basins, construction entrance stabilization (gravel tracking pads), concrete washout areas, slope stabilization with seeding and mulch or hydroseeding, inlet protection on new storm drain inlets, and dewatering controls. The specific BMPs required depend on your SWPPP and grading permit.
How does Gradelog help meet NPDES documentation requirements?
NPDES permits require that inspection records be retained on site and made available to regulators on request. Gradelog provides timestamped, GPS-located inspection records with photo attachments, corrective action tracking, and PDF exports. Records are stored in the cloud and accessible from any device — no chasing paper files on multi-phase subdivision projects.
Can I manage SWPPP inspections across multiple lots in a subdivision?
Yes. Gradelog organizes all jobs (including subdivision phases and lots) in one dashboard. You can run inspections on individual phases, track corrective actions per phase, and generate reports for each section of the site. This is especially useful on large subdivisions where grading and BMP installation happens in phases.