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Who
is a CISEC?
A Certified
Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) is one who has demonstrated his or her proficiency in observing, inspecting,
and reporting on the implementation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.
Qualifications have been adjusted as of January 1, 2008
Background
An applicant becoming a CISEC
will have the following background: A complete understanding about sediment and erosion processes and how the discharge
of pollutants associated with construction activities may impact the environment. The ability to meet EPA’s requirements for a qualified inspector
and an understanding of federal regulations associated with the NPDES discharge permit. Ability to read and understand construction site Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plans and able to fully comprehend accompanying sediment and erosion control drawings. Two or more years of construction site field
experience involving stormwater pollution prevention. The ability to communicate and write accurate inspection reports. Applicants
are expected to have inspection skills in one or more of the following types of construction projects:
Large land development, Linear (e.g.,
roadway, pipeline), Vertical (e.g., town homes, single family residence), Big box (e.g.,
commercial buildings).
Applicant’s
skills will be determined through testing and training provided by the CISEC certification program, which is designed for
achieving proficiency in the process of inspecting construction sites.
Applicant
Evaluation
Applicants
must have the following qualifications to take the CISEC examination: Two or more
years of sediment and erosion control construction site inspection experience and/or storm water pollution prevention field
experience and prior classes in sediment and erosion control, as proven by documentation and references. One criterion CISEC, Inc. evaluates is whether applicants have kept current with courses associated with
sediment and erosion control and/or storm water pollution prevention. CISEC requires, at minimum, at least one prior
class and/or training associated with sediment and erosion control and/or storm water pollution prevention practices.
These classes or training can be related to inspection, design, review, installation, and/or maintenance. If you have
any questions on whether classes or training will be accepted or not, please contact us.
Each application
will be reviewed to determine if minimum requirements for inspector certification has been acquired. The application
will address the background and field experience of an applicant and must include three
references from industry peers. Within 30 days after CISEC Inc. receives a complete application packet (including material
from three references), the applicant will be informed of their eligibility for CISEC testing.
CISEC
Status
To achieve
certified inspector status, an applicant must pass a written examination with a grade of 75% or higher. Each applicant will be notified of his or her grade a minimum of 45 days after
completing the examination.
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