Florida SWPPP Compliance
Quick Facts for Florida
- Authority: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) (FL)
- Permit: NPDES Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge
- Inspection Schedule: Weekly + within 24h of 0.5" rain
- Rain Trigger: 0.5 inches
Regulation Overview
Permitting Authority
Official Permit
Inspection Frequency
Rain Event Trigger
State vs. Federal (EPA)Varies
Coverage Includes Common Plans
A site below one acre can still need coverage when it is part of a larger common plan that will disturb at least one acre. Use FDEP's current permit materials and SWPPP template to determine the applicable duties.
Inspection Requirements for Florida
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 Florida. Eligibility, exemptions, local approvals, and project-specific conditions vary, so confirm coverage under the NPDES Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge 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
FDEP's construction program generally covers projects disturbing one or more acres, including smaller sites within a larger common plan of development. The SWPPP template calls for qualified personnel to inspect weekly and within 24 hours after a storm producing 0.50 inch or more.
Common BMPs Checked in Florida
- Silt Fences & Perimeters
- Construction Entrances
- Concrete Washout Areas
- Inlet Protection
- Stockpile Management
- Dust Control
Continue your field review
Check common controls in the BMP field guide, then compare them with your approved SWPPP.
Regulatory Filing
Official Resources
Why Go Digital?
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