The construction, maintenance, or existence within the city of any unprotected, unbarricaded, open, or dangerous excavations, holes, pits, or wells, or of any excavations, holes, or pits which constitute or are reasonably likely to constitute a danger or menace to public health, safety, or welfare, are hereby prohibited; provided, however, this section shall not prevent any excavation under a permit issued pursuant to this chapter or the building regulations, where such excavations are properly protected and warning signs posted in such manner as may be approved by the Chief Inspector.
(Prior Code, § 153.065) (Ord. D-1418, § 426, passed 11-22-1982, effective 1-21-1983)