Arizona Administrative Code
Title 12 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 15 - DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
Article 12 - DAM SAFETY PROCEDURES
Section R12-15-1212 - Construction of a High, Significant, or Low Hazard Potential Dam

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 12-15-1212

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. Before commencement of construction activities, the owner shall invite to a pre-construction conference all involved regulatory agencies, the prime contractor, and all subcontractors. At this meeting the Department shall identify, to the extent possible, the key construction stages at which an inspection will be made. At least 48 hours before each key construction stage identified for inspection, the owner or the owner's engineer shall provide notice to the Department.

B. The owner and the owner's engineer shall oversee construction of a new dam or reconstruction, repair, enlargement, alteration, breach, or removal of an existing dam. Failure to perform the work in accordance with the construction drawings and specifications approved by the Director renders the approval revocable. The owner's engineer shall exercise professional judgment independent of the contractor.

C. A professional engineer with proficiency in engineering and knowledge of dam technology shall supervise or direct the supervision of construction in accordance with the construction quality assurance plan.

D. The owner's engineer shall submit summary reports of construction activities and test results according to a schedule approved by the Department.

E. The owner shall immediately report to the Department any condition encountered during construction that requires a deviation from the approved plans and specifications.

F. The owner shall promptly submit a written request for approval of any necessary change and sufficient information to justify the proposed change. The owner shall not commence construction without the written approval of the Director unless the change is a minor change. A minor change is a change that complies with the requirements of this Article and provides equal or better safety performance.

G. Upon completion of construction, the owner shall notify the Department in writing. The Department shall make a final inspection. The owner shall correct any deficiencies noted during the inspection.

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