The following conditions and requirements shall apply to all applications for street and/or sidewalk openings:
(a) Persons engaging in any trenching operation shall familiarize themselves with the Federal safety standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for excavations.
(b) No trench may be excavated unless the requirements of Federal, State and Local standards and regulations have been met and the permit is invalid unless and until said requirements have been complied with by the excavator applying for the permit.
(c) Trenches may pose a significant health and safety hazard. An excavator shall not leave any open trench unattended. Excavators shall consult regulations promulgated by the Federal, State and Local codes in order to familiarize themselves with the recognized safety hazards associated with excavations and open trenches and the procedures required or recommended by said department in order to eliminate said safety hazards which may include covering, barricading or otherwise protecting open trenches from accidental entry. At a minimum, any excavation or opening must be fully barricaded at all times to prevent injury to persons or animals. Any required traffic control shall be contracted through the Village Police Department or the Chief of Police's designee.
(d) Excavators engaging in any trenching operation who utilize hoisting or other mechanical equipment shall only employ individuals licensed to operate said equipment by the Department of Public Safety presented to said licensed operator before any excavation is commenced.
(e) Any person engaged in or employing others in excavating or otherwise in any manner obstructing a portion or all of any street, sidewalk, alley, or other public way, at all times during the night season shall cause the area to be secured consistent with the requirement of the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(f) Any permit issued shall be posted in plain view on the site of the trench and/or a copy maintained at all times on site.
(Ord. 2020-6. Passed 4-27-20.)