Safety Permit Requirements

PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule is to itemize the requirements for a safety permit. (1) In addition to the basic requirements for all permits listed in 10 CSR 22-3.020, the safety permit application for a conventional dam and reservoir shall include: (A) Notification of the completion of construction and application for the first safety permit for the dam and reservoir shall be provided by the owner. The experienced professional engineer or agency engineer who was in responsible charge of the construction work shall certify that the construction was substantially in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. If revisions have been made which vary considerably from the provisions of the construction permit, it must be shown that the revisions do not endanger public safety, life or property. This subsection shall not be construed to excuse any person from the requirement to notify the council or chief engineer of modifications or revisions prior to commencing the actions and to obtain the required permits or authorization thereof; (B) Notification of completion shall be within two (2)-months’ time after completion of construction; and (C) As-built drawings shall be submitted. (2) In addition to the basic requirements for all permits listed in 10 CSR 22-3.020, the application for a safety permit for an industrial water retention dam and reservoir shall include: (A) Notification of completion of the starter dam or the initial phase of construction shall be prepared by, or under the supervision of, an experienced professional engineer and shall indicate that construction was performed in accordance with the provisions of the construction permit; (B) Notification of the completion of construction and application for the first safety permit for the dam and reservoir shall be provided by the owner. The experienced professional engineer who was in responsible charge of the construction work shall certify that the construction was substantially in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. If revisions have been made which vary considerably from the provisions of the construction permit, it must be shown that the revisions do not endanger public safety, life or property. This subsection shall not be construed to excuse any person from the requirement to notify the council or chief engineer of modifications or revisions prior to commencing the actions and to obtain the required permits or authorization therefore; (C) Notification of completion shall be within two (2) months time after completion of construction; and (D) As-built drawings shall be submitted. (3) Visits for the purpose of observation of operation and maintenance procedures may be made by the council, the chief engineer, or a member of their staff. Visits will be at any reasonable time following reasonable notice, except that in the case of an emergency threatening public safety, life or property, inspection may be made at any time. AUTHORITY: sections 236.400, 236.405, 236.415, 236.420, 236.425, 236.440, and 236.465, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed April 14, 1981, effective Aug. 13, 1981. Amended: Filed June 14, 1984, effective Jan. 1, 1985. Amended: Filed June 27, 2018, effective Feb. 28, 2019. *Original authority: 236.400, RSMo 1979; 236.405, RSMo 1979, amended 1993, 1995; 236.415, RSMo 1979, amended 1995; 236.420, RSMo 1979; 236.425, RSMo 1979; 236.440, RSMo 1979; and 236.465, RSMo 1979.