1. The public shall be protected at all excavations or trenches or open vaults in the right-of-way by the placement of proper traffic control devices, lighting, and plating as specified in the state manual on uniform traffic control devices and applicable provisions of the City’s utility accommodation and street restoration specifications.
2. Every person making such an excavation or trench shall maintain any and all protection required under subsection 1 of this section until the trench or excavation has been refilled and the street, pavement, sidewalk, or curb has been restored to its proper condition as provided in the City’s utility accommodation and street restoration specifications.