§ 39-1.2-10. Procedures at work site.
Any person or public agency excavating, tunneling, or discharging explosives shall exercise reasonable care when working in close proximity to the underground public utility facilities of any public utility. Further, when the facilities are to be exposed, only nonmechanical means shall be employed to locate the facility and such support, as may be reasonably necessary for the protection of the facilities, shall be provided in and near the work area.
History of Section.P.L. 1984, ch. 119, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 367, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 39 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 39-1.2 - Excavation near Underground Utility Facilities
Section 39-1.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 39-1.2-1.1. - Findings.
Section 39-1.2-2. - Excavation or demolition near public utility.
Section 39-1.2-3. - Annual report by public utilities.
Section 39-1.2-4. - Public utilities association — Creation.
Section 39-1.2-5. - Notice of excavation.
Section 39-1.2-6. - Compliance by public agencies.
Section 39-1.2-7. - Marking of underground utilities and excavations.
Section 39-1.2-8. - Notice in emergency.
Section 39-1.2-9. - Municipal ordinances.
Section 39-1.2-10. - Procedures at work site.
Section 39-1.2-11. - Damage — Notice to public utility.
Section 39-1.2-12. - Maintenance of utility markings.
Section 39-1.2-13. - Penalties.