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)