A. The permittee shall take appropriate measures to assure that during the performance of the excavation and restoration work traffic conditions as nearly normal as practicable shall be maintained at all times so as to cause as little inconvenience as possible to the occupants of the abutting property and to the general public, provided that the Town Engineer, in coordination with the local Police Department, may permit the closing of streets to all traffic for a period of time prescribed by him/her if, in his/her opinion, it is necessary. The permittee shall keep all road and street openings guarded at all times and open no greater part of such road or street than shall be reasonably necessary as determined by the Town Engineer and local Police Department. The permittee shall route and control traffic, including its own vehicles, as directed by the local Police Department. Before any highway may be closed or restricted to traffic, the permittee must receive the approval of the Town Engineer and the local Police Department. Upon completion of the construction work, the permittee shall notify the Town Engineer and the local Police Department before traffic is moved back to its normal flow so that any necessary adjustments may be made.
B. The permittee must contact the local Police Chief or his/her authorized representative relative to the need for Police Traffic Control in conjunction with the work to be performed. If determined to be necessary, the permittee shall be responsible for the cost to provide the Police Traffic Protection and post the required fee, insurance coverage and other paperwork with the town prior to the start of construction. Any barricades, drums, cones, signage or similar warning structures required by the Police Department shall be provided by the permittee at no cost to the town.
C. Where flag persons are deemed necessary by the Town Engineer or local Police Department, they shall be furnished by the permittee at its own expense. Through traffic shall be maintained without the aid of detours, if possible. In instances in which this would not be feasible, the local Police Chief will designate and approve detours to provide for the safe passage of vehicular traffic.
D. The excavation work shall be performed and conducted so as not to interfere with access to fire stations and fire hydrants. Materials or obstructions shall not be placed within 15 feet of fire plugs. Passageways leading to fire escapes or fire-fighting equipment shall be kept free of piles of material and other obstructions.