§ 8-217. Street openings.  


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  • (a)

    All openings made in the public streets or alleys to install plumbing must be made as carefully as possible and all materials excavated from the trenches shall be removed or placed where the least inconvenience to the public will be caused.

    (b)

    All openings must be replaced in precisely the same condition as existed before the excavation was begun, and all rubbish and materials must be removed at once, leaving the streets and sidewalks clean and in perfect repair.

    (c)

    All openings shall be marked with sufficient barriers. Flares or red lamps shall be maintained around the opening at night and all other precautions shall be taken by the plumber or excavator to protect the public from damage to person or property.

(Code 1968, § 17-20; Ord. No. 308, § 5, 9-21-1967)