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Last updated: October 3, 2018
Initial ESC Inspection Checklist
Objective: The initial erosion and sediment control (ESC) inspection should be conducted after the pre-construction
meeting and installation of temporary best management practices (BMPs), but prior to any clearing, grubbing, or
grading at the site. This inspection is required for sites that have a high potential for sediment transport.
Project Information
Project Name:
Project/Permit Number:
Project Location:
Property Owner Information
Owner Name: ___________________________________
Owner Phone Number: ___________________________
Owner Email Address: ____________________________
Inspection Information
Inspector Name: ____________________________________
Date of Inspection: __________________________________
Time of Inspection: __________________________________
Contractor Information
Contractor Name: _________________________________
Lead Contact Name: ____________________________________
Lead Phone Number: ___________________________________
Lead E-mail Address: _____________________________
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)
CESCL Name: _______________________________________________
CESCL Certification Expiration Date: ____________________
CESCL Phone Number: _______________________________
CESCL E-mail Address: _______________________________
Does the contractor have appropriate documentation onsite or within reasonable access to the site?
Yes
Action required
N/A
☐Site Map/Plan
☐Construction SWPPP (with sequencing)
☐Soil and Vegetation Management Plan
☐ESC Plan
☐Daily log
☐Other: _________________________________
Initial ESC Inspection Items
Item #
Inspection Item
BMP Examples
Satisfactory?
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Are the following clearly marked?
Project clearing limits/perimeter
Sensitive/critical areas and buffers
Protected trees
LID BMPs (infiltration/dispersion)
Flagging
High visibility fence
Silt fence
Yes
Action required
N/A
Has a stabilized construction
entrance/exit been installed?
Stabilized construction entrance/exit
Wheel wash
Yes
Action required
N/A
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Initial ESC Inspection Items
Item #
Inspection Item
BMP Examples
Satisfactory?
Have perimeter sediment controls
been installed?
Brush barrier
Gravel filter berm
Silt fence
Wattles
Yes
Action required
N/A
Notes/Comments:
Summary of Corrective Actions
Are corrective actions needed?
☐Yes, see following table
☐No, none required
Item#
Description and Location
Action Required
Completion Date
Initials
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