In the event of an emergency causing the breakage or malfunction of a water or gas main or pipe, sewer, or electrical or communication wires or conductors which requires the immediate opening of any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public ground in the village, any utility company or governmental body responsible for such service may proceed to make necessary repairs without first securing the written permit required in § 8-2-2, but such company or body shall given written notice to the Building Inspector within four days after commencement of such work and shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 349, passed 5-21-1996)