Approval of Construction Plans
State regulation 401 KAR 8:100 requires that an approval be issued by the Division of Water (DOW) prior to start of construction on drinking water distribution and treatment plants. Prior to issuing a construction approval, the DOW reviews plans and specifications with respect to sanitary features of design.
Regulations and Requirements
Regulation 401 KAR 8:100 lists the requirements for the design, construction and approval of drinking water systems. The designs and specifications shall also meet the requirements contained in 401 KAR 8:100, the 2012 edition of Recommended Standards for Water Works, and the DOW General Design Criteria.
Electronic Submittals
As of December 9, 2017, construction applications must be submitted to DOW electronically via the EEC eForms webpage. Electronically submitted plans must meet the requirements of 201 KAR 18:104 regarding the use of digital signatures for Professional Engineers.