Question 1

What is a SWPPP inspection?

Accepted Answer

A SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) inspection is a routine site walk on a construction project to check that erosion and sediment controls, called BMPs, are installed and working, and to record any corrective actions. Construction stormwater permits such as the EPA Construction General Permit and state permits like Texas TXR150000 require these inspections and written reports.

Question 2

How often are SWPPP inspections required?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your permit. Many construction permits require an inspection at least once every 7 calendar days, or once every 14 calendar days plus within 24 hours of a qualifying storm event. The EPA Construction General Permit uses a 0.25-inch storm threshold for the 14-day option, and Texas TXR150000 uses 0.5 inches. Always follow the schedule in your own permit and SWPPP. StormSnap lets you set an inspection interval for each site.

Question 3

What is a BMP in stormwater?

Accepted Answer

A BMP (best management practice) is a control used to keep sediment and pollutants out of stormwater, such as silt fence, inlet protection, a stabilized construction entrance, check dams, sediment basins, concrete washouts, and erosion control blankets. StormSnap includes checklists for common construction BMPs and lets you mark each one pass or fail with photos and notes.

Question 4

Who is StormSnap for?

Accepted Answer

StormSnap is built for SWPPP inspectors, stormwater compliance providers, developers, builders, contractors, consultants, and municipal reviewers who need cleaner, faster, and reliable inspection documentation.

Question 5

Can I try it without paying?

Accepted Answer

Yes, two ways. Choose Explore as Guest to walk through an inspection with sample sites and build a sample PDF on your device, no account needed. Or start a 7-day free trial on any plan; you will not be charged if you cancel before the trial ends.

Question 6

Does StormSnap replace a qualified inspector?

Accepted Answer

No. StormSnap is a recording and reporting tool. It helps qualified inspectors capture data and generate reports but does not replace professional judgment or local state/federal credentials.

Question 7

What does a report include?

Accepted Answer

Reports include project permit numbers, contractors, inspectors, weather conditions, inspection frequency schedules, active BMP control tables, required actions, text notes, certification language statements, inspector signatures, and photo evidence blocks.

Question 8

Does it support photos and signatures?

Accepted Answer

Yes. StormSnap integrates field photo attachments and capture, as well as touchscreen signature inputs directly within the report builder.

Question 9

Is this for municipalities too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. City and county stormwater (MS4) reviewers get a read-only dashboard to review submitted inspection reports, see flagged BMP failures, and search by permit, address, or contractor. Reviewer access is set up by StormSnap for your jurisdiction at no cost; email support@stormsnap.app.

Question 10

Does StormSnap guarantee compliance?

Accepted Answer

No software can guarantee compliance. StormSnap helps organize inspection data and generate compliance-ready documentation, but users remain fully responsible for complying with applicable permits, plans, and EPA or local regulations.

Question 11

Does it work offline?

Accepted Answer

You can fill out an inspection, take photos, and capture a signature with a weak signal; the report is kept on screen until you submit. Submitting and saving to your history needs a connection. Full offline sync is on our roadmap.

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