Stormwater BMP Installation, Maintenance, and Inspection Services in South Carolina
South Carolina property owners and managers with post-construction stormwater BMPs face specific inspection and maintenance requirements established by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) under the Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act of 1991. The state's framework requires BMP inspections every three years, performed by a South Carolina Professional Engineer, Professional Landscape Architect, or an inspector certified through the Clemson Cooperative Extension Post-Construction BMP Inspector course, which is the recognized state certification standard. Maintenance records must be retained for a minimum of five years, and drainage as-built submissions certified by a South Carolina Registered Engineer are required for new projects. Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater BMP installation, maintenance, and inspection services across South Carolina from our Jacksonville office.
Regulatory Context
South Carolina's stormwater program is governed by the Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act of 1991 (SC Code 48-14-10 et seq.) and administered by SCDHEC. Post-construction BMP inspections must be performed every three years by a South Carolina Professional Engineer, Professional Landscape Architect, or a qualified inspector certified through the Clemson Cooperative Extension Post-Construction BMP Inspector course. This three-year inspection cycle and the specific role of Clemson Extension as the certifying body are distinctions not found in neighboring states. Maintenance records must be kept for a minimum of five years, longer than the three-year retention period required in Virginia. New projects require drainage as-built submissions certified by a South Carolina Registered Engineer. Local MS4 programs may impose additional inspection frequency requirements beyond SCDHEC's three-year standard, making it important to understand both the state baseline and the applicable local requirements before scheduling inspections.
Need a certified stormwater inspection or maintenance plan in South Carolina? Call (804) 302-5151 or contact us to request a quote.
Who We Serve in South Carolina
Exact serves commercial property owners, HOAs, general contractors, land developers, and municipalities across South Carolina from our Jacksonville office. Our clients include commercial property owners and HOA communities managing post-construction BMPs under SCDHEC permit conditions, developers requiring as-built documentation for new South Carolina projects, and property owners preparing for their three-year SCDHEC inspection cycle. We serve clients in the Upstate, Midlands, and Lowcountry markets throughout the state.
Frequently Asked Questions: South Carolina Stormwater BMP Services
How often are stormwater BMP inspections required in South Carolina?
Stormwater BMP inspections in South Carolina are required every three years under the state's post-construction stormwater program administered by SCDHEC. This three-year inspection cycle applies to all regulated post-construction BMPs. Local MS4 programs may require more frequent inspections in certain jurisdictions. Maintenance records must be retained for a minimum of five years under South Carolina's Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act.
Who can perform a stormwater BMP inspection in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires that post-construction BMP inspections be performed by a South Carolina Professional Engineer, a South Carolina Professional Landscape Architect, or a qualified inspector certified through the Clemson Cooperative Extension Post-Construction BMP Inspector course. The Clemson Extension certification is the recognized state standard for inspector qualification and distinguishes South Carolina from neighboring states that rely on different certification bodies. Exact Stormwater Management provides qualified BMP inspection services in South Carolina. Call (804) 302-5151 to schedule.
What stormwater records must be kept in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires that BMP maintenance records be retained for a minimum of five years under SC Code 48-14-10. Records must document all maintenance activities performed, inspection findings, and corrective actions taken. New development projects also require drainage as-built submissions certified by a South Carolina Registered Engineer. Exact provides maintenance documentation structured to satisfy SCDHEC's five-year record retention requirements.
What stormwater installation and maintenance services are available in South Carolina?
Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater BMP installation, inspection on the three-year SCDHEC cycle, annual maintenance programs, erosion control, geomembrane liner installation, permeable pavement systems, pond management through our Aquatics Group, and green infrastructure throughout South Carolina. Our Jacksonville office serves South Carolina clients directly, with crews experienced in SCDHEC requirements and local MS4 program standards.
What happens if a stormwater BMP fails a SCDHEC inspection in South Carolina?
When a BMP inspection in South Carolina identifies deficiencies, the property owner is typically required to complete corrective actions within a period established by SCDHEC or the local MS4 program. Uncorrected deficiencies can result in enforcement action under the Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act. Exact Stormwater provides both inspection services and the maintenance and rehabilitation work needed to address deficiencies and return BMPs to compliance before the next inspection cycle.
Exact Stormwater Management serves property managers, HOAs, developers, and contractors across South Carolina. Contact us today to discuss your stormwater compliance needs.
Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
SPECIALTY INSTALLATIONS
• Geomembrane / Liner
• Underground Detention
• Permeable Pavement
• Green Infrastructure
• Bioretention
Pasquale Napolitano
(804) 802-0727
pasquale@exactstorm.com
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES
• Ponds
• Underground Detention
• Stormwater Filters & Separators
• Bioretention
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With millions of cubic feet of underground detention installed, Exact Stormwater Management is your go-to partner to ensure proper installation of your detention system. We make sure the system is installed correctly, and can help navigate around common pitfalls. We install every system out there, including arched chambers (ADS’ StormTech and Cultec’s Recharger), modular box systems (Ferguons’s R-Tank, Brentwood’s StormTank, and ACO’s StormBrixx), and concrete vaults (StormTrap and StormCapture).
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Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
We install many types of impermeable liners in the Southeast. Liners are typically 30 mil PVC, HDPE, LDPE, RPP, RPE, XR-5, and many other types of liner for the best fit for your application. With personnel in the liner business since 1992, we are the go-to company for liner installations. Underground Detention - More Info
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Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
INSTALLATION: Permeable Pavement
Permeable pavements are alternative paving surfaces that allow stormwater runoff to filter through voids in the pavement surface into an underlying stone reservoir, where it is temporarily stored and/or infiltrated. We install many types of permeable pavements from grass pavers to concrete brick-type pavers.
Example Installation of Permeable Pavers
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Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE: Stormwater PONDS, Detention Ponds, Wet Ponds
Stormwater ponds can be an effective and attractive method of managing water quality and flow. They require regular maintenance to remove sediment, keep inlets and outlets clear and free of debris, and properly maintain vegetation. Our Aquatics Division can restore the functionality of your pond and develop a routine maintenance program to protect your investment and keep your site beautiful.
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Pasquale Napolitano
(804) 802-0727
pasquale@exactstorm.com
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE: Underground Detention
Keep your underground stormwater detention, infiltration, and cistern systems working properly with regular inspections and required maintenance. We perform inspections (including camera inspections) and maintenance on all underground detention systems including: R-Tank, RainTank, StormTech arch chambers, isolator rows, Cultec, pipe detention systems by Contech, ADS, Lane Enterprises, and others.