Post-Construction BMP Inspector Certification Course by Clemson Extension

Date

March 16 - May 08, 2026

Time

Mandatory Field Day on April 28th, 2026

Location

Online

The purpose of the Post-Construction BMP Inspector program is to train professionals in methods and strategies for conducting routine and thorough inspections of stormwater management practices. Visit the Certified BMP Inspectors page for a list of certified BMP inspectors.

This program is offered as a five-week online course, followed by an in-person field day and an online certification exam.

Municipalities and counties in South Carolina recognize the necessity of inspection and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure. When a neighborhood or property management company cannot carry these tasks out, communities are faced with the challenge of enforcement actions or utilization of limited staff and financial resources to accomplish the task.

The goal of the course is to offer a comprehensive statewide program for stormwater-related professionals with the following specific learning objectives:

• Understand stormwater dynamics and issues, how they affect water quantity and quality, and associated federal, state and local regulations.
• Gain applied technical knowledge about stormwater control measures and practices used in South Carolina, as well as how they should function and perform.
• Acquire practical working knowledge about the inspection and maintenance requirements of each stormwater practice.
• Learn about available tools for successful inspection and maintenance program implementation and evaluation.