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Indiana Code Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources § 14-27-7.5-9

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 9.  (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.

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