The provisions of this subchapter with respect to the application for permits shall not be applicable whenever an emergency arises which necessitates excavations as a part of the restoration of water, sewer, gas, electric or communications services, provided, however, that the individual, contractor, association or corporation notifies the City Manager as soon thereafter as practicable of the time, place and nature of such emergency excavations and of its intentions to comply with the provisions of this subchapter relating to the proper repair of such street, alley or way, and to notify the City Manager of the completion of such repairs.
('72 Code, § 29-30) (Ord. 1094, passed - - )