§ 14-27-7.5-9 — High hazard structures; inspections; report; duty to make repairs or alterations; notice of violation

Indiana § 14-27-7.5-9

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 27: LEVEES, DAMS, AND DRAINAGE
• Ch. 7.5: Regulation of Dams

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(a) The owner of a high hazard structure
shall:
(1) have a professional engineer licensed under IC 25-31 make an
engineering inspection of the high hazard structure at least one (1)
time every two (2) years;
(2) submit a report of the inspection in a form approved by the
department to the department. The report must include at least the
following information:
(A) An evaluation of the structure's condition, spillway
capacity, operational adequacy, and structural integrity.
(B) A determination of whether deficiencies exist that could
lead to the failure of the structure, and recommendations for
maintenance, repairs, and alterations to the structure to
eliminate deficiencies, including a recommended schedule for
necessary upgrades to the structure.
(b) If after an inspection under subsection (a) the licensed
professional engineer who conducted the inspection determines that
maintenance, repairs, or alterations to a high hazard structure are
necessary to remedy deficiencies in the structure, the owner shall
perform the recommended maintenance, repairs, or alterations.
(c) The department shall issue a notice of violation under section 11
of this chapter to the owner of a high hazard structure who fails to:
(1) have the structure inspected under subsection (a);
(2) perform recommended maintenance, repairs, or alterations to
the structure under subsection (b); or
(3) biennially submit the inspection report prepared under
subsection (a).
(d) The department may make an engineering inspection of a high
hazard structure to ensure compliance with this chapter.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.148-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.60; P.L.186-2003, SEC.72.