SWPPP Compliance & Design Services
Updated: Oct 15
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What a SWPPP Does and When You Need One
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shows how a construction site keeps sediment and pollutants out of storm drains and waterways.
Under the federal NPDES program, construction that disturbs 1 acre or more, or is part of a larger common plan of development, needs construction stormwater permit coverage, and the SWPPP is the plan behind it.
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State Programs
Texas: TCEQ’s Construction General Permit covers sites disturbing 1 acre or more; local rules may add requirements
North Carolina: NCDEQ’s NCG010000 construction stormwater permit covers sites of 1 acre or more, tied to the approved erosion and sedimentation control plan required for more than 1 acre under G.S. 113A-57
Florida: FDEP’s Construction Generic Permit covers sites of 1 acre or more, and the SWPPP must be prepared before coverage begins
What Goes Into a SWPPP
Site assessment: disturbed area, soils, drainage patterns, receiving waters and pollutant sources.
Erosion controls: phasing, limiting disturbance, keeping existing vegetation and stabilizing bare soil quickly.
Sediment controls: silt fence, wattles, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances and sediment basins where needed.
Good housekeeping: concrete washout, material storage, fueling and waste areas.
Permanent controls: coordination with the site’s detention pond, swales and outfalls.
Inspection and maintenance procedures the contractor follows during construction.
Who Does What
JRH prepares SWPPPs as part of site civil engineering.
The operator files the permit application and Notice of Intent and carries out inspections, maintenance and recordkeeping.
In Florida, for example, FDEP requires inspections at least weekly and within 24 hours of a 0.50-inch rain event.
Penalties can be assessed per day, so keep the plan current as the site changes.
Project: Jordan Ranch Blvd. Office Condos, Brookshire, TX
At 18.20 acres, this site is well above the 1-acre threshold.
Office condo development in Brookshire, Waller County
Reviewed by TxDOT, the Brazos-Katy Drainage District, the City of Brookshire and a MUD
Read the full Jordan Ranch case study
Challenges
Every acre of detention pond was an acre that could not generate lease revenue
A TxDOT-compliant turn lane was needed on the adjacent corridor
Objectives
Maximize leasable building area.
Secure TxDOT turn lane approval.
Solutions JRH Engineering Provided
Civil engineering site design: grading, paving, parking and building pads
An on-site detention pond with a lift station instead of a traditional gravity pond
Simultaneous submittals to TxDOT, the drainage district and the City
Results:
Leasable area protected through a compact detention pond
TxDOT turn lane approval alongside drainage and City approvals
SWPPP Resources for Texas, North Carolina and Florida
Texas
North Carolina
See NCDEQ’s NPDES construction program.
Florida
See FDEP’s construction SWPPP template and the Florida SWPPP Compliance Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a SWPPP required?
When construction disturbs 1 acre or more, or is part of a larger common plan.
Who issues construction stormwater permits?
TCEQ in Texas, NCDEQ in North Carolina and FDEP in Florida.
Does JRH prepare SWPPPs?
Yes, as part of site civil engineering.
Who performs SWPPP inspections?
The site operator, following the SWPPP and permit.
How often are Florida sites inspected?
At least weekly and within 24 hours of a 0.50-inch rain event.
Does JRH Engineering obtain building permits?
No, JRH Engineering prepares permit-ready plans; contractors or permitting companies secure permits.
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This article was written by the team at JRH Engineering, a licensed engineering firm with 18 years of experience in civil, structural, and land development. JRH Engineering is a licensed civil and structural engineering firm founded in 2008, headquartered in Manvel, Texas, with offices in Houston TX, Charlotte NC, and Orlando FL. Certified WBE, WOSB, and HUB-eligible. Phone: (800) 227-9635 | sales@jrhengineering.net | jrhengineering.net. Texas PE license is F-10385. North Carolina PE license is P-3118. Florida license is 38516.
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