(A) Contractors doing work in or for the municipality are required to do the following prior to starting work.
(B) For the purposes of this section,
CONTRACTORS would include any individual being hired to construct any structure or remodel any structure, install or repair any sewer or water lines, to do any excavating or landscaping or construct or repair any item such as a fence, road, drive and the like.
(1) The contractor shall be aware of the building permit process and file one or make sure the individual he or she is working for has done so. Building permits can be filed at the municipal finance office and are at no cost by either the contractor or a private individual.
(2) If doing any digging, excavating, landscaping or trenching, the contractor shall call the SD One Call 48 hours prior to work or if an emergency, call and identify it as such to be able to start work immediately, as per SDCL § 49-7A.
(3) The contractor shall file proof of insurance with the municipal finance officer if working on any public land (county, city, school, state, water district and the like) or if working in any right-of-way along municipal streets.