R309-500-6. Plan Approval Procedure

  (1) Project Notification.

  The Division shall be notified prior to the construction of any "public drinking water project" as defined in R309-500-5(1) above. The notification may be prior to or simultaneous with submission of construction plans and specifications as required by R309-500-6(2) below. Notification shall be made on a form provided by the Division.

  (2) Pre-Construction Requirements.

  All of the following shall be accomplished before construction of any public drinking water project begins:

  (a) Plans and specifications for a public drinking water project shall be submitted to the Division at least 30 days prior to the date on which Plan Approval is required.

  (b) Required submittals may include engineering reports, hydraulic analyses of the existing system and additions, local requirements for fire flow and duration, proximity of sewers and other utilities, water consumption data, supporting information, evidence of rights-of-way and reference to any previously submitted master plans pertinent to the project, a description of a program for keeping existing water works facilities in operation during construction so as to minimize interruption of service, etc.

  (c) Plans and specifications submitted shall be complete and sufficiently detailed for actual construction. Plans and specifications shall also adequately identify and address any conflicts or interferences.

  (d) Drawings that are illegible or of unusual size will not be accepted for review.

  (e) The plans and specifications shall be stamped and signed by a professional engineer licensed by the state of Utah.

  (f) If construction or the ordering of substantial equipment has not commenced within one year of Plan Approval, a renewal of the Plan Approval shall be obtained prior to proceeding with construction.

  (3) Changes to Approved Plans or Specifications.

  (a) Changes to approved plans or specifications affecting capacity, hydraulic conditions, operating units, the functioning of water treatment processes, or the quality of water to be delivered, shall be reported to the Division before the start of construction.

  (b) The Division may require revised plans and specifications be submitted for review. If required, revised plans or specifications shall be submitted to the Division in time to permit review and approval before the start of construction affected by the changes.