Section 134 — Building Act 2004: Owner must classify dam

134 Owner must classify dam (1) An owner of a dam must classify the dam according to the potential impact of a failure of the dam on persons, property, and the environment. (2) In classifying a dam, the owner must— (a) apply the prescribed criteria and standards for dam safety; and (b) give the dam 1 of the following classifications: (i) low potential impact; or (ii) medium potential impact; or (iii) high potential impact; and (c) submit the classification of the dam to a recognised engineer for audit. (3) A person commits an offence if the person fails to classify a dam in accordance with this section. (4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000. (5) For the purposes of this section, the prescribed criteria and standards for dam safety may incorporate, in accordance with sections 405 to 413 , the standards, requirements, or recommended practices of national or international organisations that are concerned with the operation and safety of dams.