§ 50.042 EARTHWORK.
   (A)   Explosives for blasting shall be stored, handled and used in accordance with the State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications (latest revision), all local regulations and practices outlined in the Blasters Handbook, published by E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Company, Inc. Blasting shall be conducted so as not to endanger persons or property and shall be covered or otherwise satisfactorily confined. The blaster shall be responsible for and shall make good, any damage of whatever nature caused by blasting or accidental explosions.
   (B)   The bottom of all excavations shall be free from water when pipe is laid in the excavation, when concrete is placed and until work is carried above the ground water level and is safe from flotation. If any of the subgrade or underlying materials is disturbed by movement of ground water, surface water or any other reason, it shall be replaced with crushed stone or gravel.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2011)