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

QISM applies to industrial stormwater — facilities covered under the NPDES Multi-Sector General Permit, not construction sites under the CGP. If your facility falls within a regulated industrial sector, a QISM-credentialed specialist can prepare the industrial SWPPP, conduct routine inspections and visual assessments, and document corrective actions. For construction-site compliance under CGP NMR100000, the applicable qualifications are our CPESC and CESSWI credentials.

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.