Section 280. Drain requirements  


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  • All new impounding structures regardless of their hazard potential classification, shall include a device to permit draining of the impoundment within a reasonable period of time as determined by the owner's licensed professional engineer. Existing drains on impounding structures shall be kept operational. When practicable, existing impounding structures shall be retrofitted with devices to permit draining.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR625-01-00 § 5.5, eff. February 1, 1989; amended, Volume 24, Issue 25, eff. September 26, 2008.

Statutory Authority

§ 10.1-605 of the Code of Virginia.