Tennessee SWPPP Compliance
Quick Facts for Tennessee
- Authority: Tennessee TDEC (TN)
- Permit: TNR100000 Construction General Permit
- Inspection Schedule: Twice Weekly (at least 72h apart)
- Rain Trigger: N/A (Schedule based)
Regulation Overview
Permitting Authority
Official Permit
Inspection Frequency
Rain Event Trigger
State vs. Federal (EPA)Stricter than EPA
Twice Weekly Inspections
Inspections must be performed twice per week, at least 72 hours apart. Rain events do not trigger extra inspections if this schedule is met.
Inspection Requirements for Tennessee
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 Tennessee. Eligibility, exemptions, local approvals, and project-specific conditions vary, so confirm coverage under the TNR100000 Construction General Permit before construction begins.
Operational Insight
Build the twice-weekly requirement into the site calendar and preserve the required spacing between inspections. Check the permit for reduced-frequency provisions before changing that cadence.
Specific State Nuance
TN requires inspections TWICE a week (e.g. Tuesday/Friday). This is stricter than the standard weekly rule.
Common BMPs Checked in Tennessee
- 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
Agency Contact
Official Resources
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