In the event of any emergency in which a sewer, main, conduit or utility in or under any street breaks, bursts or otherwise is in such condition as to immediately endanger the property, life, health or safety of any individual, the person owning or controlling such sewer, main, conduit or utility, without first applying for and obtaining an excavation permit hereunder, shall immediately take proper emergency measures to cure or remedy the dangerous conditions for the protection of property, life, health and safety of individuals. Such person owning or controlling such facility involved in an emergency action shall first notify the state “one-call” system and then apply for an excavation permit not later than the end of the next succeeding day during which the Public Works Department is open for business and shall not proceed with permanent repairs without first obtaining an excavation permit hereunder.
(Prior Code, § K-5-26) Penalty, see § 151.999
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Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-29-1, 9-30-1 and 9-45-1