§ 39-1.2-2. Excavation or demolition near public utility.
No person, public agency, or public utility shall engage in excavation in the approximate location of public utility facilities or discharge explosives or demolish a structure containing a public utility facility without having first ascertained in the manner prescribed in this chapter the location of all public utility facilities or public utilities in the area or the absence thereof.
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.