(a) Verification that rough grading is to within six inches of finished grade must be provided to the operator in writing by the contractor or property owner before such operator shall commence excavation for the installing of his or her utility lines.
(b) When excavation approaches within two feet of the location of any existing utility line(s), which shall have been previously located horizontally as provided in Section 1024.10(a), the exact location of such existing utility line(s) must be determined by adequately exposing the same by hand digging within the proposed horizontal or vertical limits of excavation before excavation may resume. To prevent damage to such exposed existing utility lines, or the protective coating thereof, proper support shall be provided where required.
(c) Any contractor performing excavation or demolition is required to have an approved site plan, subdivision plan or engineering plan indicating the plan view of all known existing and proposed utility lines at the site during excavation or demolition.
(d) Any contractor performing excavation or demolition should designate the proposed limits of such excavation or demolition by white lining the affected area.
(e) Any person who is designated to operate mechanized equipment for the purpose of excavation or demolition shall not perform such excavation or demolition until he or she has examined the plan(s) provided in subsection (c) hereof.
(f) The act of obtaining information as required by this chapter shall not excuse any person making any excavation or demolition from doing so in a careful and prudent manner nor shall it excuse such person from liability for any damage resulting from his or her negligence.
(Ord. 91-04. Passed 3-5-91.)