NAC445A.67642. Final inspection and certification of performance of water project; corrective action.

     1. After completion of the water project and before a recipient submits certification of a water project required pursuant to subsection 2, the recipient shall coordinate with the Division a final inspection of the water project to ensure that the facilities of the water project are operating and capable of satisfying the applicable requirements for public health and water quality.

     2. Within a specified period agreed upon by the Division after the completion of a water project, the recipient shall certify to the Division that the water project meets all applicable performance standards. At the request of a recipient, the Division may assist the recipient in developing applicable performance standards.

     3. If the recipient is not able to provide the certification required pursuant to subsection 2 because the water project does not meet applicable performance standards:

     (a) The recipient shall prepare a report of corrective action that provides:

          (1) An analysis of the cause of the failure of the water project to meet performance standards; and

          (2) An estimate of the nature, scope and cost of necessary corrective action.

     (b) The Division shall conduct follow-up inspections as necessary to determine whether the water project meets performance standards.

     4. If the cost of corrective action exceeds the amount of money loaned to the recipient, the recipient shall only receive additional money to pay for the increased costs if the recipient applies to, and is approved by, the Board for Financing Water Projects for the additional money.

     5. One year after the date specified in the notice of completion of the water project, the recipient shall report to the Division concerning whether the water project:

     (a) Meets applicable performance standards; and

     (b) Complies with all applicable design specifications and requirements for public health and water quality.

     6. As used in this section, “performance standards” means the criteria used to evaluate the compliance of a water project with:

     (a) The requirements contained in design specifications; and

     (b) The applicable requirements of chapter 445A of NRS and this chapter.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R067-98, eff. 7-23-98)