(A) An excavator performing an emergency excavation or demolition is exempt from the notice requirements in Section 58-36-60. However, the excavator must give, as soon as practicable, oral notice of the emergency to the notification center and the facility operator. The excavator must provide a description of the circumstances to the notification center and request emergency assistance from each affected operator in locating and providing immediate protection to the facilities.
(B) The declaration of an emergency excavation or demolition does not relieve any party of liability for causing damage to an operator's facilities, even if those facilities are unmarked.
HISTORY: 2011 Act No. 48, Section 1, eff June 7, 2012.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 58 - Public Utilities, Services and Carriers
Chapter 36 - Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act
Section 58-36-10. Short title.
Section 58-36-20. Definitions.
Section 58-36-30. Ordinances superseded and preempted; effect of permit on liability.
Section 58-36-40. Costs or expenses of compliance; liability for damage or injury.
Section 58-36-70. Information to be supplied by operators.
Section 58-36-90. Notice of damages.
Section 58-36-100. Design requests; operator response.
Section 58-36-110. Exemption from notice requirements.
Section 58-36-120. Penalties; actions; effect on civil remedies.