CHAPTER 1024
Excavation and Utility Line Installation
1024.01   Purpose.
1024.02   Goals and objectives.
1024.03   Scope.
1024.04   Definitions.
1024.05   Applicability of existing ordinances and other laws.
1024.06   Administration and enforcement.
1024.07   Exceptions.
1024.08   Demolition or excavation; prior notice.
1024.09   Contractor requirements; demolition or excavation.
1024.10   Operator requirements; demolition or excavation.
1024.11   Contractors; hazardous and emergency procedures.
1024.12   Operators; hazardous and emergency procedures.
1024.99   Penalty.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Water systems - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1042
   Emergency water supply - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1044
   Sewer construction - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 1060, 1064.14
   Excavations in parks - see S.U. & P.S. 1092.06
1024.01   PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this chapter is to enumerate the policies of the County of Loudoun and utility operators serving this County for use in the effective prevention of construction related accidents resulting in and/or from utility line disruptions.
(Ord. 91-04. Passed 3-5-91.)
1024.02   GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
   This chapter is enacted in order to:
   (a)   Facilitate the protection of persons and property from death or injury which may result from the destruction of, disruption of, or damage to underground utility lines during excavation or demolition.
   (b)   Protect the health, safety and general welfare of the community by preventing the interruption of essential services resulting from the destruction of, disruption of, or damage to underground utility lines during excavation or demolition.
(Ord. 91-04. Passed 3-5-91.)
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