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Virginia Construction
Stormwater Inspections
Virginia's VAR10 General VPDES Permit for construction stormwater discharges became effective July 2024 and is administered by the Virginia DEQ. The permit implements the new Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) which consolidates previous separate programs. Virginia's Chesapeake Bay watershed obligations and diverse geography from tidewater to mountains drive stringent stormwater requirements.
Permit Details
Permit Designation
VAR10
Issuing Authority
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Key Inspection Requirements
✓SWPPP required before land disturbance commences
✓Inspections every 7 days and within 24 hours of a 0.5-inch or greater rain event
✓Compliance with Virginia Erosion and Stormwater Management Program (VESMP) requirements
✓Registration statement submitted to VESMP Authority (DEQ or locality)
✓Active permits must be renewed every 5-year permit cycle
How StormGuard Pro Helps in Virginia
- Auto-generates PDF inspection reports matched to the VAR10 template
- AI-powered photo analysis identifies 17+ BMP types during field inspections
- Tracks 7-day precipitation and triggers post-storm inspection alerts automatically
- Corrective action tracking with deadline reminders per VA permit requirements
- Shareable report links for project owners, regulators, and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
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