Soil erosion is the wearing away of the land surface (including detachment and movement of soil particles) by running water, wind, ice, and gravity.  Frederick County’s Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Program primarily deals with erosion resulting from water (raindrop impact and surface runoff) on un-stabilized soil during the construction process.

Please call Building Inspections at 540-665-5650 to schedule an inspection.

As defined in the Frederick County code, when the lot has achieved final stabilization as described above or by “the homebuilder establishing temporary stabilization, including perimeter controls for an individual lot prior to occupation of the home by the homeowner, and informing the homeowner of the need for, and benefits of, final stabilization.”

Details and specifications can be found within the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control handbook (https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/deq-va/index.aspx).

Go to the RLD course in DEQ's Certification Accreditation Tracking System (CATS).

Visit https://www.deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/training-certification/swppp-inspections. Scroll to the bottom of the page it will explain the new requirements for certification effective July 1, 2025.