Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent the making of such excavations as may be necessary for the preservation of life or property or for the location of trouble in conduit or pipe or for making repairs, provided that the person making such excavation shall apply to the Superintendent of Streets for such a permit on the first working day after such work is commenced.
(Ord. 78-30, passed 8-31-78; Am. Ord. 03-02, passed 1-13-03)