Section 179-7-009 - CONSTRUCTION All major construction, extensions or alterations, except projects subject to the three-year review program in 179 NAC 7-004.03 must be completed in accordance with approved plans and specifications or approved change orders and must comply with the following requirements:
1. No part of a public water system falling within the definition of major construction may be placed in service prior to certification of project completion by the engineer, a final inspection by the department, and issuance of approval by the Director with the exception of water distribution main and interior tank coating projects. The Director may allow placement of these projects into service when requested by the owner and/or the engineer if the request is accompanied with a certification of project completion by the engineer and copies of satisfactory bacteriological testing results.2. Any part of a public water system falling within the definition of major construction found not to be constructed in substantial conformance to approved plans and specifications or change orders, or for which plans and specifications were not approved, must not be placed in service until such time as the Director determines the construction to be in substantial conformance to the standards in 179 NAC 7007.3. If a public water system begins or completes any major construction, extension or alteration as defined in 179 NAC 7-002, prior to obtaining written approval from the Department, the system may be subject to an administrative penalty for the violation of Title 179 NAC 7-003. In addition, the system must do the following:a. Submit a copy of the project plans and specifications prepared by an engineer (as-built or as-recorded where applicable) to the Department for review and written approval,b. Submit the plan review fee in 179 NAC 7-005.01.c. Submit an additional review fee of $1000 unless the project was completed under emergency conditions.d. Correct any portion of the construction found not be constructed in accordance with the requirements of Title 179 NAC 7.179 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 7, § 009