Current through December 31, 2024
Section 513.390 - Methods for securing dangerous condition1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a dangerous condition ranked as a low, moderate or high hazard must be secured by one or more of the following: (a) A barricade or other structure, including, without limitation, a structure consisting of metal posts and four strands of barbed wire, or other durable materials, constructed to prevent a person or animal from accidentally exposing himself or herself to the dangerous condition.(b) Permanently anchored seals constructed of material not subject to rapid decomposition and, if used to secure a vertical opening, strong enough to support the weight of any person or animal.(c) Backfilling so that no void spaces remain.2. In addition to securing a dangerous condition pursuant to subsection 1, if the dangerous condition ranked as a low, moderate or high hazard is secured only by the method set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1, the owner or responsible person must post a warning sign in a prominent location near the dangerous condition. The warning sign must be posted within the period set forth in subsection 2 of NAC 513.380 for securing the dangerous condition. 3. Regardless of the method used pursuant to subsection 1 to secure a dangerous condition, the owner or responsible person shall maintain the integrity of that structure. 4. The Administrator or his or her representative may approve the modification of a method of securing a dangerous condition to accommodate features or characteristics that are specific to the location of the dangerous condition.Nev. Admin. Code § 513.390
Added to NAC by Comm'n on Mineral Resources, eff. 12-21-88; A by R127-15, eff. 6/28/2016