(A) In the event of any emergency in which a main, conduit, or utility facility in or under any street breaks, bursts, or otherwise is in such condition as to immediately endanger the property, life, health, or safety of any individual, the person owning or controlling the main, conduit, or utility facility without first applying for and obtaining a utility excavation permit hereunder shall immediately take proper emergency measures to cure or remedy the dangerous conditions for the protection of property, life, health, and safety of individuals.
(B) However, the person owning or controlling the facility shall apply for a utility excavation permit not later than the end of the next succeeding day during which the Public Works Director’s office is open for business and shall not proceed with permanent repairs without first obtaining an excavation permit hereunder.
(Prior Code, § 8-2-9) (Ord. 549, passed 2-27-2012)