Chapter 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES SYSTEMS*

Section 13-153 Protection of utilities.

     In addition to the notification requirements of section 13-150, each person responsible for any  excavation or demolition operation designated in section 13-149 shall:

(1)    Plan the excavation or demolition to avoid damage to or minimize interference with  underground utilities in and near the construction area;

(2)    Maintain a clearance between an underground utility and the cutting edge or point of any mechanized equipment, taking into account the  known limit of control of such cutting edge or point, as may be reasonably necessary to avoid damage to such utilities;

(3)    Provide such support for underground utilities in and near the construction area, including  during backfill operations, as may be reasonably necessary for the protection of such utilities.

(4)   Prior to construction of underground facilities, proposed locations shall be marked  with white  flags and white paint before all other existing underground utilities have been marked in the work area covered by the proposed construction.

 (Code 1958,   18-47(h); Ord. of 9-9-02)

(2002 (13-153), Amended, 09/09/2002, Prior Text)