A. Procedures: Excavation of trenches in public streets or alleys shall be done so as to impede public travel as little as possible. The public works director shall have the power to determine or limit the time such street or alley may be kept open, and when unnecessarily delayed, he may direct that the number of workmen be increased to hasten the work to such an extent as he may deem necessary for public interests. Trenches four feet (4') or more in depth and in "filled in" or otherwise treacherous soil, or near large brick buildings, shall be properly braced to prevent any caving in which might occur. (Res. 1993-R11, 4-26-1993; amd. 1999 Code)
B. Water Escape: The crossing of gutters and all other ways shall be left in such shape as to admit ready escape of water during storms. (Res. 1993-R11, 4-26-1993)
C. Planks: Planks shall always be provided when sidewalks or crossings are opened, so as to facilitate easy crossings over trenches, as approved by the public works director or water/wastewater superintendent. (Ord. 2015-07, 11-9-2015)