SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Reservoirs

High-risk reservoirs: monitoring and supervision

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1

Section 12 (supervision) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1) for “large raised reservoir” substitute “ high-risk reservoir ”.

3

After subsection (2) insert—

2A

The supervising engineer must provide the undertaker with a written statement of any steps taken to maintain the reservoir in accordance with the recommendations of the inspecting engineer under section 10(3)(b).

2B

The engineer must provide a statement under subsection (2A) at least once every 12 months.

4

In subsection (4) for “large raised reservoir” substitute “ high-risk reservoir ”.

5

At the end add—

6

The supervising engineer may direct the undertaker to carry out a visual inspection of the reservoir at specified intervals for the purpose of identifying anything that might affect the safety of the reservoir.

7

The undertaker must notify the supervising engineer of—

a

each visual inspection that is carried out, and

b

anything noticed in the course of it.

8

The Minister may issue guidance about supervision in accordance with this section (and may take compliance into account when making decisions under section 4).

6

In section 20(4) (reports, certificates etc.) after paragraph (e) add—

f

any written statement given under section 12(2) or (2A);

g

any direction given under section 12(6);