(1)
The inspection fee amounts are based on the downstream hazard classification of
the dam, as determined by the department. The inspection fees for each
five-year inspection are prorated on an annual basis. The cost for a periodic
inspection by the department starting July 1, 2012, will be as follows:
(a) For dams with high downstream hazard
classifications the fee is six thousand forty dollars, with a prorated annual
fee of one thousand two hundred eighty dollars for a five-year inspection
cycle.
(b) For dams with
significant downstream hazard classifications the fee is four thousand four
hundred five dollars, with a prorated annual fee of eight hundred eighty-one
dollars if a five-year inspection cycle is implemented, or four hundred forty
dollars and fifty cents if a ten-year inspection cycle is
implemented.
(2)
Exceptions to periodic inspection fee schedule.
(a) For any hydraulic works less than ten
years old, that the department examined and approved the construction plans and
specifications as to its safety when required under
RCW
90.03.350, there shall be no fee charged;
or
(b) For any hydraulic works more
than ten years old, but less than twenty years old, that the department
examined and approved the construction plans and specifications as to its
safety when required under
RCW
90.03.350, the fee charged shall equal the
fee for a significant hazard dam.
(3)
Inspection fee for impoundments
with multiple dams. For reservoirs or impoundments with a main dam and
one or more saddle dams, a single annual inspection fee will be charged for the
facility. The dam with the highest downstream hazard rating will be used for
fee computation.
(4)
Inspection fee for multicell impoundments. For multicell
impoundments, such as wastewater lagoons, where two or more cells are located
side-by-side or share a common embankment, a single annual inspection fee will
be charged for the facility. The cell with the highest downstream hazard
classification will be used for fee computation.
(5)
Inspection fee for nonroutine
inspections. For nonroutine inspections as described in WAC
173-175-725, no fees will be
charged to the dam owner.
(6)
Inspection fee for inspections at public request. For inspections
done at public request, as described in WAC
173-175-735, no fees will be
charged to the dam owner.
