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VIRGINIA EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
INSPECTOR 2025/2026 EXAM WITH ALL
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS WELL ERABORATED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
VIRGINIA EROSION
Achieve your Virginia E&S Inspector certification with confidence
using this comprehensive collection of exam-focused questions and
solutions. This resource is designed to efficiently test your knowledge
of permit requirements, BMP installations, and site inspection
protocols mandated by the state. Invest in this guide to streamline your
preparation and demonstrate your competency for this critical
environmental certification.
Once final grade is reached, how many days to seed? ......
ANSWER ....... 7 days for permanent vegetation
If dormant for more than 14 days, how many days to seed?
...... ANSWER ....... 7 days for temp vegetation
(permanent vegetation if dormant for >1 year)
What is the minimum storage capacity for a sediment trap?
...... ANSWER ....... 134 cubic yards per acre of drainage
area
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Only for a max of 3 drainage acres
When is a sediment basin used? ...... ANSWER .......
For areas more than 3 acres of drainage area
When is a temporary vehicular stream crossing required?
(MS-13) ...... ANSWER ....... If a stream will be crossed
more than twice in 6 months
(back and forth is two)
How many ft of utility can be open at a time? (MS-16) ......
ANSWER ....... 500 linear ft of a utility trench
How many days to remove temporary controls after final site
stabilization? (MS-18) ...... ANSWER ....... 30 days
What is the minimum threshold for compliance for SWM?
(MS-19) ...... ANSWER ....... 1 acre (versus ESC is
10,000 square ft)
VIRGINIA EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
INSPECTOR 2025/2026 EXAM WITH ALL
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS WELL ERABORATED FOR
GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED A+.
VIRGINIA EROSION
Achieve your Virginia E&S Inspector certification with confidence
using this comprehensive collection of exam-focused questions and
solutions. This resource is designed to efficiently test your knowledge
of permit requirements, BMP installations, and site inspection
protocols mandated by the state. Invest in this guide to streamline your
preparation and demonstrate your competency for this critical
environmental certification.
Once final grade is reached, how many days to seed? ......
ANSWER ....... 7 days for permanent vegetation
If dormant for more than 14 days, how many days to seed?
...... ANSWER ....... 7 days for temp vegetation
(permanent vegetation if dormant for >1 year)
What is the minimum storage capacity for a sediment trap?
...... ANSWER ....... 134 cubic yards per acre of drainage
area
AND
, 2|Page
Only for a max of 3 drainage acres
When is a sediment basin used? ...... ANSWER .......
For areas more than 3 acres of drainage area
When is a temporary vehicular stream crossing required?
(MS-13) ...... ANSWER ....... If a stream will be crossed
more than twice in 6 months
(back and forth is two)
How many ft of utility can be open at a time? (MS-16) ......
ANSWER ....... 500 linear ft of a utility trench
How many days to remove temporary controls after final site
stabilization? (MS-18) ...... ANSWER ....... 30 days
What is the minimum threshold for compliance for SWM?
(MS-19) ...... ANSWER ....... 1 acre (versus ESC is
10,000 square ft)
