SWPPP · Solar EPC
Solar SWPPP
Inspections
Run SWPPP inspections on utility-scale solar sites with a digital checklist, photo documentation, and corrective action tracking. Regulatory-ready records every 7 days — and after every storm.
What it does
SWPPP inspection checklists
- Customizable BMP checklist per inspection type
- Weekly and post-storm inspection workflows
- Per-BMP status: compliant, deficient, corrected
- Photo attachment on each BMP item
Corrective action tracking
- Deficiency generates a corrective action with due date
- Follow-up inspection notes corrective action to closure
- Full corrective action history in the report
- Alerts for overdue corrective actions
Inspector and date tracking
- Inspector name and certification number
- Inspection date, start time, and precipitation data
- Timestamped and GPS-located per inspection session
- Rainfall event trigger documented for regulatory review
Regulatory-ready reports
- PDF with inspection date, findings, photos, and corrective actions
- Share link for regulatory agency review — no login required
- Records retained per EPA CGP documentation requirements
- Across all jobs in one dashboard
How it works
01
Set up your SWPPP inspection checklist
Create a BMP checklist in Gradelog that matches your solar site permit requirements — silt fence, wattles, sediment basins, washout areas, and any site-specific controls.
02
Run the inspection
Walk the perimeter and BMP locations. Check each item as compliant or deficient. Take photos of problem areas. Note rainfall event trigger if applicable.
03
Log corrective actions
Deficient BMPs generate corrective actions with due dates. Note required repairs, assign responsibility, and document when corrective actions are complete.
04
Store and share the record
The inspection is timestamped and stored in your Gradelog job. Export the PDF and share with your environmental compliance manager or regulatory agency if requested.
Common questions
How often are SWPPP inspections required on solar construction sites?
Under the EPA Construction General Permit (CGP), SWPPP inspections are required at least every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a rainfall event of 0.25 inches or more. Many state permits have similar or stricter requirements. Utility-scale solar sites — which can disturb hundreds of acres — face close regulatory scrutiny and need thorough inspection records.
What BMPs are typically inspected on solar sites?
Common BMPs on solar construction sites include: silt fence perimeter controls, wattles and fiber rolls in drainage channels, seeding and mulching on graded slopes, sediment basins and perimeter berms, concrete washout areas, construction entrance stabilization, and inlet protection on any existing storm drains. Gradelog lets you create a BMP checklist specific to your site's permit requirements.
How does Gradelog help with SWPPP corrective actions on solar sites?
Any SWPPP deficiency identified during inspection generates a corrective action directly in Gradelog. The corrective action includes the BMP type, location, required fix, and due date. Follow-up inspection notes and photos document the corrective action to closure. The full corrective action history is included in the inspection report for regulatory review.
Do solar SWPPP inspections need to be documented in writing?
Yes. The EPA CGP requires that inspection records be retained on site or made available electronically for review by regulators. Records must include the date, inspector name, inspection findings, and any corrective actions taken. Gradelog provides timestamped, GPS-located inspection records and PDF exports that satisfy these documentation requirements.