§ 95.26 MANNER OF EXCAVATION.

   (A)   It shall be unlawful to make any such excavation, tunnel, or street cut in any way contrary to or at variance with the terms of the permit acquired therefor. Proper bracing shall be maintained to prevent the collapse of adjoining ground; and, in excavations, the excavations shall not have anywhere below the surface any portion which is undercut beyond the opening at the surface.

   (B)   In any subsurface excavations the MIOSHA standards applicable and in effect in the State of Michigan shall be used by any contractor or individual making such excavations, and such MIOSHA standards shall be adopted and incorporated into this section by reference.

   (C)   No injury or damage shall be done to any pipes, cables or conduits in the making of such excavation or tunnel, and notice shall be given to the persons maintaining any such pipes, cables or conduits as above set forth.

   (D)   No unnecessary damage or injury shall be done to any trees or shrubs or the roots thereof.

(1990 Code, § 4.7) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 95.27 SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION.

   The Director of the Department of Public Works or his designated inspector shall, from time to time, inspect or cause to be inspected all excavations and tunnels being made in or under any public street, alley or other public place in the city to see that the provisions of this subchapter are enforced. Notice shall be given to him at least 16 hours before the work of excavation is commenced and at least 16 hours before the work of refilling any such tunnel or excavation commences. It is the responsibility of the applicant to give adequate notice to the Director of the Department of Public Works so that such inspections may be made.

(1990 Code, § 4.8)

§ 95.28 SIDEWALKS.

   (A)   If any sidewalk is blocked by any such work, a temporary sidewalk shall be constructed or provided which shall be safe for the travel and convenience of its users. If any part or portion of a slab of sidewalk is damaged during the excavation, the entire slab must be replaced. All sidewalk replacement must meet the design specifications as outlined in the city engineering and construction standards.

   (B)   Trenches under sidewalks shall be backfilled in the same manner as hereinafter set forth for street rights-of-way.

(1990 Code, § 4.9) (Am. Ord. 636, passed 2-12-2018)