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State Compliance Reference

Delaware SWPPP Compliance

Quick Facts for Delaware

  • Authority: Delaware DNREC (DE)
  • Permit: NPDES Construction General Permit
  • Inspection Schedule: Weekly + within 24h of rain
  • Rain Trigger: 0.5 inches
This page is a field reference, not legal advice. Confirm the current permit, local requirements, and project-specific conditions with Delaware DNREC before relying on a deadline or inspection schedule.

Regulation Overview

Permitting Authority

Delaware DNREC

Official Permit

NPDES Construction General Permit

Inspection Frequency

Weekly + within 24h of rain

Rain Event Trigger

Inspection Requirements for Delaware

Construction projects that disturb one or more acres—or smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan—commonly require stormwater permit coverage in Delaware. Eligibility, exemptions, local approvals, and project-specific conditions vary, so confirm coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit before construction begins.

Operational Insight

This schedule combines recurring and event-driven duties. Record rainfall or discharge events independently from the weekly calendar and document why each event did or did not trigger an inspection.

Specific State Nuance

Certified Construction Reviewer (CCR) required for sites > 50 acres. Weekly written reports mandatory.

Common BMPs Checked in Delaware

Continue your field review

Check common controls in the BMP field guide, then compare them with your approved SWPPP.

Regulatory Filing

File Notice of Intent (NOI)

Agency Contact

Why Go Digital?

Handwritten logs are hard to read and easy to lose. Digital reports provide a timestamped, geo-tagged audit trail that protects your business.

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