E&S Control + Stormwater Mngmnt. Certification Regulations

Question 1

Is the inspector course a prerequisite for the plan review course?

Answer 1

No. The only prerequisite for the plan review course is the basic course.

(Module 1 page 11)

Question 2

How many days of training courses will you need to take to become a combined administrator?

Answer 2

5 days. 2 for the basic course, 1 for the inspector course, and 2 for the plan review course.

(Module 1 page 11)

Question 3

People holding what (5) types of licenses qualify as certified plan reviewers for Erosion and Sediment Control?

Answer 3

-Professional Engineer
-Professional Architect
-Professional Landscape Architect
-Professional Land Surveyor
Or as a - Professional Soil Scientist

(Module 1 / Page 12)

Question 4

After completing a board approved training program, enrollees have how long to earn a passing score on the certification exam?

Answer 4

One year

9VAC25-850-50 2

Question 5

Certification (as plan reviewer, inspector, or combined admin) may be obtained without a professional license or without completing the training program by doing what 3 things?

Answer 5

• Submitting an application to the department
• obtaining 800 hours of experience
• obtaining a passing score on the certification exam

(9VAC25-850-50 1)

Question 6

If you are not a professional registered in the commonwealth, how many options do you have to obtain recertification? What are they?

Answer 6

3

-obtain a passing score on the recertification exam
-complete a board approved training program during the last 12 months of certification
-complete continuing professional education hours in accordance with department guidance
(9VAC25-850-50 C 1,2, and 5)

Question 7

How long is certification valid for?

Answer 7

3 years

9VAC25-850-50 B

Question 8

Expiration of dual certification occurs when?

Answer 8

3 years from the date of expiration of the additional certificate acquired.

(9VAC25-850-40 D)

Question 9

What document states that staff of a VSMP must be certified?

Answer 9

the Virginia Stormwater Management Act

9VAC25-850-30 1

Question 10

Construction has increased substantially in a short period of time and this has overwhelmed the Town of Whatever. They are contracting workers to complete only Erosion and Sediment Inlet Protection inspections. Do these contracted employees need to be certified?

Answer 10

Yes. “Anyone who is contacted by a VESCP authority…to perform any or all functions of that authority may be applicable. This person will be subject to the same certification requirements as the authority.”

(9VAC25-850-30 2)

Question 11

What are the four different training classifications for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management?

Answer 11

• Program Administrator
• Inspector
• Plan Reviewer
• Combined Administrator

(Module 1 page 11)

Question 12

Are licensed professional engineers automatically considered certified ESC inspectors.

Answer 12

No. Licensed professionals must be certified to conduct ESC inspections.

(Module 1 / Page 12)

Question 13

Are professional engineers automatically certified as ESC Program Administrators?

Answer 13

No. Licensed professionals must be certified to act as an ESC Program Administrator.

(Module 1 / Page 12)

Question 14

If you obtain certification as an ESC inspector in August 2015 and you plan to gain recertification by taking a board approved training program, when is the first month you can attend that program?

Answer 14

September 2017

“Recertification may be obtained by completing a training program during the last 12 months.”

(9VAC25-850-50 C 2)

Question 15

If you are not certified but are enrolled in a DEQ training program, how long are you considered provisionally certified from when you complete the training program?

Answer 15

12 months

From when you enroll you have 12 months to complete the training program and 12 months from completion of the training program to obtain a passing score on the exam.

(Module 1 / Page 14)

Question 16

A responsible land disturber certificate is intended for who?

Answer 16

Individuals responsible for carrying out the land disturbance activity in accordance with an ESC plan.

(Module 1 / Page 14)

Question 17

Can the board revoke the certification of an individual if they have not demonstrated reasonable care.

Answer 17

Yes. Based on 9VAC25-850-90 the board can revoke the certification of someone who has “not demonstrated reasonable care”

(9VAC25-850-90 3)

Question 18

When are you considered “provisionally” certified?

Answer 18

Once you are enrolled in a DEQ training program.

Module 1 / Page 14

Question 19

What is the minimum score you must obtain to pass the exams?

Answer 19

70%

Module 1 / Page 13

Question 20

What is the amount of contact or CEU hours needed for recertification?

Answer 20

It depends on what certificate you are trying to maintain. For program administrator you need 12 hours, for inspector you need 18 hours, for plan reviewer you need 21 hours, and for combined administrator you need 24 hours.

(Module 1 / Page 13 - mentioned during the training)