Inspections Plus Team Credentials — QISM, CPESC, CESSWI & PE Partners

Under EPA CGP NMR100000, inspections must be performed by a Qualified Inspector — someone trained and knowledgeable about SWPPP requirements. QISM certification provides documented evidence of that training. An inspector who holds a QISM credential provides defensible compliance documentation if your site is ever subject to an EPA or NMED inspection.

CPESC holders are qualified to design and specify erosion and sediment control BMPs, certify SWPPP documents, and serve as the responsible party for permit compliance documentation. For projects requiring a certified professional's signature on SWPPP documents or NOI certifications, CPESC credential satisfies most state and local requirements.

CESSWI certification provides documented qualification for the inspection function specifically. While CPESC covers design and professional oversight, CESSWI demonstrates specific competency in conducting the inspections required under CGP NMR100000 — the routine 14-day visits and post-storm 24-hour inspections that form the core of ongoing SWPPP compliance.

Inspections Plus works with a network of Licensed PE Partners, so sealed engineering and PE-certified documents are handled by licensed professionals coordinated through us. For projects involving complex drainage structures, sediment basins, or regulatory submissions requiring PE certification, our PE Partners handle the engineering component while our QISM/CPESC/CESSWI team manages field inspection and compliance.