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Section 86December 31, 1976, Sec./Art. 86
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When plans and specifications of a hydraulic structure are submitted for approval, the government agency whose functions embrace the type of project for which the structure is intended, shall review the plans and specifications and recommended to the Council proper action thereon and the latter shall approve the same only when they are inconformity with the requirements of this Code and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Council. Notwithstanding such approval, neither the engineer who drew up the plans and specifications of the hydraulic structure, nor the constructor who built it, shall be relieved of his liability for damages in case of failure thereof by reason of defect in plans and specifications, or failure due to defect in construction, within ten (10) years from the completion of the structure.
Any action recover such damages must be brought within five (5) years following such failure.
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