Sec. 17-106. - Excavations.
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
(a)
All excavations required for the installation of a building sewer shall be open trench work, unless otherwise approved by the director. Pipe laying and backfill shall be performed in accordance with ASTM specification (C12-19), except that no backfill shall be placed until work has been inspected by competent authority.
(b)
All excavations for building sewer installations shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the city, and in accordance with any other ordinance, rule or regulation pertaining thereto.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 17-106)