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