(A) The permittee shall restore the surface of all streets, broken into or damaged as a result of the excavation work under §§ 93.030 et seq., 93.050 et seq., 93.070 et seq., 93.090 et seq., and 93.105 et seq., to its original condition in accordance with the specifications of the Street Superintendent. The permittee may be required to place a temporary surface over openings made in paved traffic lanes. Except when the pavement is to be replaced before the opening of the cut to traffic, the fill above the bottom of the paving slab shall be made with suitable material well tamped into place and this fill shall be topped with a minimum of at least 1 inch of bituminous mixture which is suitable to maintain the opening in good condition until permanent restoration can be made. The crown of the temporary restoration shall not exceed 1 inch above the adjoining pavement. The permittee shall exercise special care in making the temporary restorations and must maintain the restorations in safe traveling condition until the time as permanent restorations are made. The asphalt which is used shall be in accordance with the specifications of the Street Superintendent. If in the judgment of the Street Superintendent it is not expedient to replace the pavement over any cut or excavation made in the street upon completion of the work allowed under the permit by reason of the looseness of the earth or weather conditions, he or she may direct the permittee to lay a temporary pavement of wood, or other suitable material designated by him or her, over the cut or excavation to remain until the time as the repair of the original pavement may be properly made.
(B) Permanent restoration of the street shall be made by the permittee in strict accordance with the specifications prescribed by the Street Superintendent to restore the street to its original and proper condition, or as near as may be.
(C) Acceptance or approval of any excavation work by the Street Superintendent shall not prevent the city from asserting a claim against the permittee and his or her surety under the surety bond required by §§ 93.030 et seq., 93.050 et seq., 93.070 et seq., 93.090 et seq., and 93.105 et seq. for incomplete or defective work, if discovered within 24 months from the completion of the excavation work. The Street Superintendent’s presence during the performance of any excavation work shall not relieve the permittee of his or her responsibilities under §§ 93.030 et seq., 93.050 et seq., 93.070 et seq., 93.090 et seq., and 93.105 et seq.
(1981 Code, § 24-105)