Florida Administrative Code › 62 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › 62 - Departmental › Chapter 62-555 - PERMITTING, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS › Section 62-555.533 - Conditions for Specific Construction Permits for Public Water Systems

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Each specific construction permit issued
				by the Department shall include the general conditions listed in Rule
				 62-4.160, F.A.C.
(2) Each specific construction permit issued
				by the Department shall contain the following specific conditions as
				applicable:
(a) Each permit shall specify the
				effective date of the permit and the expiration date of the permit. No permit
				shall be issued for a term of more than five years.
(b) Each permit for a project involving new
				or altered source water or treatment facilities for a drinking water treatment
				plant shall specify the permitted maximum-day operating capacity of the plant
				and, if applicable, the permitted peak operating capacity of the plant in
				accordance with subsection
				 62-555.320(6),
				F.A.C.
(c) Each permit for a
				project designed under the responsible charge of one or more professional
				engineers licensed in Florida shall contain a specific condition requiring the
				permittee to retain a Florida-licensed professional engineer in accordance with
				subsection  62-555.530(3),
				F.A.C., to take responsible charge of inspecting construction of the project
				for the purpose of determining in general if the construction proceeds are in
				compliance with the permit, including the approved preliminary design report or
				drawings and specifications, for the project.
(d) Each permit shall contain a specific
				condition requiring the permittee to have complete record drawings produced for
				the project in accordance with subsection
				 62-555.530(4),
				F.A.C.
(e) Each permit for a
				project involving new or altered drinking water treatment facilities shall
				contain a specific condition requiring the permittee to provide an operation
				and maintenance manual for the new or altered treatment facilities to fulfill
				the requirements under subsection
				 62-555.350(13),
				F.A.C.
(f) Each permit shall
				contain a specific condition requiring the permittee to submit a certification
				of construction completion to the Department and obtain approval, or clearance,
				from the Department per Rule
				 62-555.345, F.A.C., before
				placing any public water system components constructed or altered under the
				permit into operation for any purpose other than disinfection, testing for
				leaks, or testing equipment operation. This specific condition shall not
				prohibit the permittee from cutting into existing water mains and returning the
				water mains to operation in accordance with subsection
				 62-555.340(5),
				F.A.C., without the Department's approval. Additionally, the Department shall
				allow exceptions to this specific condition if construction permit applicants
				provide in the preliminary design report or drawings, specifications, and
				design data accompanying their permit application justification for each
				exception and assurance of public health protection.
(g) Each permit shall contain other specific
				conditions, including schedules for completing construction, to ensure that
				Department rules are met.