In cases where an erosion and sedimentation control plan is related to the construction of an individual single-family residence, the requirement for a surety prior to the commencement of the land disturbing activity (Section 13.51(a)) may be waived as follows:

• Registrants who possess current certification as a Qualified Credentials Inspector through the Homebuilders Association of Alabama, or is otherwise certified through a Department-sponsored or Department-approved training program, shall not be required to post the surety of Section 13.51(a) above (i.e., prior to the commencement of the accepted land disturbing activities)


• Provided, however, that the Director shall have the right to require any registrant/owner who was initially not required to post a surety under this Section, but who subsequently has had any action taken against him/her by the Department for failure to comply with requirements of this Article and/or an accepted erosion and sedimentation control plan, to post the surety of Section 13.51(a) above prior to the Department’s issuance of any further Zoning Approvals to said individual.