The Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) Program

The Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) program is administered by CISEC, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)6 organization based out of Parker, Colorado.  Our nationwide training modules have been formulated to meet EPA’s Construction General Permit program and to provide a practical perspective on inspecting BMPs, writing reports, and identifying limitations of commonly found construction site mitigation measures.  In addition, the training modules provide participants with essential inspector background information along with an opportunity to hone inspecting skills on a virtual active construction site. 

In addition to its training modules, the CISEC program also administers a nationwide certification examination.  Individuals passing our rigorous 4-hour examination with a score of 75% or better are qualified to become a CISEC registrant. 

All CISECs registrants agree to follow a strict code of ethics and to enhance their careers by continuing to perform inspection services, volunteering their time and skills, attending educational forums, and participating at professional conferences.  In addition, CISEC, Inc. expects all of its registrants to:

• Be knowledgeable in the principles and practice of sediment and erosion control;
• Posses the skills to assess conditions at the construction site;
• Be able to evaluate disturbance and storage areas;
• Determine whether pollutants enter the stormwater conveyance system;
• Evaluate Best Management Practices (BMPs) for effectiveness; and
• Assess what is happening at discharge locations.

We invite you to join other CISEC registrants located throughout the United States as they build a nationwide certification program to ensure continuity, competency, and professionalism for inspectors of sediment and erosion control on construction sites.

Mission Statement

To provide an inspector certification program for individuals that:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the principles and practices of controlling sediment and erosion and other storm water pollutants and their applicability to discharge permit documents,
• Demonstrate the necessary skills to observe onsite and offsite conditions that impact the quality of storm water discharges from active construction sites,
• Demonstrate the ability to inspect installed best management practices and their ongoing maintenance to determine if the mitigation measures will minimize the discharge of sediment and other pollutants from active construction sites,
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and report on their inspection of active construction sites as to whether storm water management compliance issues associated with water quality may exist with federal, state and/or local discharge permit regulations.