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State Compliance Reference

Indiana SWPPP Compliance

Quick Facts for Indiana

  • Authority: Indiana DEM (IDEM) (IN)
  • Permit: Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP)
  • Inspection Schedule: Weekly + within 24h of 0.5" 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 Indiana DEM (IDEM) before relying on a deadline or inspection schedule.

Regulation Overview

Permitting Authority

Indiana DEM (IDEM)

Official Permit

Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP)

Inspection Frequency

Weekly + within 24h of 0.5" rain

Rain Event Trigger

Inspection Requirements for Indiana

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 Indiana. Eligibility, exemptions, local approvals, and project-specific conditions vary, so confirm coverage under the Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP) 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

Transitioned from Rule 5 to CSGP. Self-monitoring reports must be kept on site for 3 years.

Common BMPs Checked in Indiana

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.

"The best defense against an EPA audit is a perfect paper trail."