Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector & Installer (ICCSPPI) Training

The Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector & Installer course provides essential training for professionals responsible for construction site inspections and erosion control implementation. This comprehensive training covers regulatory requirements, proper installation and maintenance of erosion control measures, and hands-on inspection techniques.

This certification is essential for construction inspectors, site superintendents, installers, municipal staff, developers, contractors, and anyone responsible for implementing and maintaining erosion control practices on construction sites.

Earn 6.25 Professional Development Hours

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the day, you’ll gain expertise in:

• Federal and state regulatory requirements and onsite paperwork
• Soil erosion processes and the Universal Soil Loss Equation
• Proper installation and maintenance of erosion, sediment, and velocity control BMPs
• Good housekeeping practices and pollution prevention measures
• Post-construction stormwater management practices
• SWPPP narrative review and SUDAS guides and specifications
• Inspection procedures and documentation

The training includes an inspection video exercise and a detailed inspection walkthrough, giving you practical experience identifying compliance issues and proper BMP installation in real-world scenarios.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand regulatory requirements for construction site erosion control
• Properly install and maintain erosion, sediment, and velocity control BMPs
• Implement effective good housekeeping and pollution prevention practices
• Conduct thorough construction site inspections
• Identify BMP installation and maintenance deficiencies
• Document inspection findings and ensure regulatory compliance

Your Instructors

Pat Sauer, CPSS
Strategic Advisor, ISWEP

Pat founded ISWEP in 2005 and grew the organization into a statewide leader serving 75 members across Iowa. As a Certified Professional Soil Scientist, she developed ISWEP’s comprehensive certification and training programs. Pat continues to support ISWEP in an advisory role, contributing her expertise to training events, educational resources, and the Iowa Stormwater Management Manual Technical Committee.

Monica Smith, PE
President / Lead Design Engineer, Robinson Engineering Company

Monica serves as President and Lead Design Engineer at Robinson Engineering Company, bringing extensive expertise in civil engineering and construction management. She is also an adjunct professor in the Construction Management Department at the University of Northern Iowa, where she shares her practical engineering experience with the next generation of construction professionals.

Register Now

Register for the February 20, 2026 ICCSPPI Training

Questions?

Contact Pat Sauer at psauer@iowastormwater.org for more information about this training or the ICCSPPI certification program.