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14-27-7.5-10. Significant and Low Hazard Structures; Inspections; Reports; Fees

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall make an engineering inspection of: (1) a significant hazard structure at least one (1) time every three (3) years; and (2) a low hazard structure at least one (1) time every five (5) years; or at more frequent intervals if the exigencies of the case require. (b) The department […]

14-27-7.5-11. Notice of Violation

Sec. 11. If the department finds that a structure is: (1) not sufficiently strong; (2) not maintained in a good and sufficient state of repair or operating condition; (3) not designed to remain safe during infrequent loading events; or (4) unsafe and dangerous to life and property; the department may issue a notice of violation […]

14-27-7.5-12. Emergency Measures to Protect Life and Property

Sec. 12. (a) If at any time the condition of a structure becomes so dangerous to the safety of life and property that, in the opinion of the department, there is not sufficient time for the issuance and enforcement of an order for the maintenance, alteration, repair, reconstruction, change in construction or location, or removal […]

14-27-7.5-13. Violations

Sec. 13. An owner who knowingly fails to effect the maintenance, alteration, repair, reconstruction, change in construction or location, or removal within the time limit set forth in the notice of violation of the department under: (1) section 11 of this chapter; or (2) IC 13-2-20-4 (before its repeal); commits a Class B infraction. Every […]

14-27-7.5-14. Right of Entry Upon Premises; Notice

Sec. 14. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the department and the department’s agents, engineers, geologists, and other employees may, for purposes of determining the department’s jurisdiction and performing the engineering inspections provided in sections 9 and 10 of this chapter, enter upon any land or water in Indiana without liability for trespass. The owner of […]

14-27-7.5-1. Applicability; Exception

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A structure that meets the following conditions: (A) Is built for the sole purpose of erosion control, watering livestock, recreation, or providing a haven or refuge for fish or wildlife. (B) Has a drainage area above the dam of not more than one […]

14-27-7.5-2. “Hazard Classification System”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “hazard classification system” means a rating assigned to a structure by the department based on: (1) the height of the structure and the volume of water impounded by the structure; and (2) the force of the water and the likely consequences resulting from the uncontrolled release of its […]