§ 22-145. Barricades and warning lights.

(a)

Whenever excavation work in any street in the municipality is in progress, efficient barricades shall be erected by the contractor, or other person in control, around all trenches or embankments made by him within the limits of any street or sidewalk. Red lights shall be maintained thereon from dusk to daylight until the street or sidewalk shall be restored to a safe and passable condition.

(b)

Failure or omission to protect against accident, in the manner required by this article, shall cause a forfeiture of any permit which may have been granted with reference thereto.

(c)

Following completion of the construction work and restoration of the street or sidewalk to a safe and passable condition, the contractor or person in charge of the work shall promptly remove all barricades, warning lights and other safety devices from the street or sidewalk.

(Code 1973, § 12.16.010)