What is a Qualified Credentialed Inspector?
The Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) is a designated person who has completed the required initial training and refresher Qualified Credentialed Inspection Program (QCIP) training. The person designated as the QCI must hold a valid certification from a Department-approved cooperating training entity. The QCI must be familiar with erosion and sediment controls and certified to conduct inspections for the site. The QCI must renew the certification if there is an employer change.
Who is eligible to be a QCI?
A permittee, operator, owner, LLC member, LLP partner, QCP, and/or a full-time employee of the permittee, operator, and/or owner, or QCP, are eligible to be a QCI.
A consultant, contractor, or other third party that is not an employee of the permittee, operator, and/or owner, or QCP is not eligible to be a QCI for that entity at any time but may qualify as a QCP or may perform inspections under the direct supervision of a QCP.
Beginning April 2026 -All QCIs must complete continuing refresher training every two years through their current certifying TP or their ADEM recognized reciprocal TP partner in order to maintain QCI status.
ADEM currently recognizes the following QCI Training Programs: