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Section 153 — Building Act 2004: Meaning of dangerous dam

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153 Meaning of dangerous dam A dam is dangerous for the purposes of this Act if the dam— (a) is a high potential impact dam or a medium potential impact dam; and (b) is likely to fail— (i) in the ordinary course of events; or (ii) in a moderate earthquake (as defined in the regulations); or (iii) in a moderate flood (as defined in the regulations). (c) [Repealed] Section 153(b): substituted, on 15 March 2008, by section 31(1) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4). Section 153(c): repealed, on 15 March 2008, by section 31(2) of the Building Amendment Act 2008 (2008 No 4).

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