NCS000246_2015 industrial SOP_20220920

City of Fayetteville Stormwater Services
SOP for Industrial Inspections
Industrial inspections within the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County shall be
done to satisfy compliance of NPDES permits issued by the North Carolina Dept. of
Natural Resources (NCDENR). Sites not permitted by NCDENR but inspected due to
complaint from citizens or detection of possible improper disposal or illicit discharge
shall be inspected to the same standard as permitted sites.
The following procedure will be used for the inspection;
1. Contact company representative arranging for inspection. Explain the reason and
process of the inspection. Be sure to have a good knowledge of the companies'
product and process before you arrive for the inspection.
2. Begin inspection with check of their NPDES permit (if required). Check permit
beginning and end dates, SIC coding, and requirements. Check for any changes or
updates if needed to permit, SWPPP or site map.
3. Review SWPPP for compliance. Check documentation for training, sampling,
BMP's monitoring and any possible special provisions written in the NPDES
permit.
4. Check for site map of area to be included with SWPPP. It is recommended map
show drainage system of the site.
5. Inspect interior area for BW's, including but not limited to hazardous material
storage, emergency spill kits, trash /debris, etc. Document any problems or
concerns. Explain problems or concerns as you document
6. Inspect exterior area for BMP's including but not limited to hazardous material
storage, emergency spill kits trash / debris, etc. Explain problems or concerns as
you document
7. Inspect all drainage collection and outfall points for improper or illicit concerns
and sediment issues. Explain problems or concerns as you document.
8. Explain to company representative your findings once more before issuing any
Notice of Violation (NOV) if necessary, and writing final summary report.
9. Send copy of report and pictures taken to company representative. Report should
have detail of necessary and recommended corrections needed along with time
frame to complete corrections. Explain that failure to comply within stated time
frame can result in issuing of NOV that could include possible per day fines.
10. Follow up within specified time frame given with final inspection. Document
compliance and file. Thank company representative for their time, compliance
and efforts to preserve our water ways.

The above SOP has been reviewed November 2015 and found acceptable for the rules and regulations
set forth by NCDEQ. This SOP will be monitored as NCDEQ and EPA changes rules, and it will be tailored
accordingly to insure that not regulations are violated. If there are any questions concerning the SOP
contact Greg Caison Storm Water Manager for the City of Fayetteville.
Thanks,
$ra"yL4#vBu.Uxwd1, Stormwater Inspector
Engineering & Infrastructure- Stormwater Division
City of Fayetteville 1 433 Hay Street I Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537
Office:910.433.1616 Fax:[phone]
E-mail: bbullardGDci fay.nc.us
Web: htti),/Avww.citvoffavetteville.org