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Regulations regarding the Safety of Dams in terms of Section 123(1).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Regulations, comprising 5 articles, govern dams that present a safety risk due to their size and hazard potential, specifically, those with a storage capacity exceeding 50,000 m³ and a vertical wall height greater than 5 meters. Key provisions include (i) a requirement for dam owners to register their dams within 60 days of the notice’s publication; (ii) exemption from registration fees for dams classified as safety risks; (iii) the classification process for unregistered dams; (iv) penalties for non-compliance.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No