Emergency excavations and encroachments may be made without prior permit if the reason for the excavation or encroachment is to prevent loss of life or damage to property which appears to be imminent if the action is delayed by waiting to secure said permits. In such emergency situations, those making the excavation or encroachment must contact the county engineer's office at the earliest possible time, but in no case later than the first working day following the emergency work in order to secure a formal permit. None of the provisions of these specifications are waived for emergency situations except for the prior permit requirement. (Ord. 181-D, 5-8-2000)