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Chapter 216D
Section 216D.05
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Recent History
- 2004 216D.05 Amended 2004 c 163 s 7
- 1998 216D.05 Amended 1998 c 348 s 4
This is an historical version of this statute chapter. Also view the most recent published version.
216D.05 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID DAMAGE.
An excavator shall:
(1) plan the excavation to avoid damage to and minimize interference with underground
facilities in and near the construction area;
(2) use white markings for proposed excavations except where it can be shown that it is not
practical;
(3) maintain a clearance between an underground facility and the cutting edge or point of any
mechanized equipment, considering the known limit of control of the cutting edge or point to
avoid damage to the facility;
(4) provide support for underground facilities in and near the construction area, including
during backfill operations, to protect the facilities; and
(5) conduct the excavation in a careful and prudent manner.
History: 1987 c 353 s 11; 1998 c 348 s 4; 2004 c 163 s 7
An excavator shall:
(1) plan the excavation to avoid damage to and minimize interference with underground
facilities in and near the construction area;
(2) use white markings for proposed excavations except where it can be shown that it is not
practical;
(3) maintain a clearance between an underground facility and the cutting edge or point of any
mechanized equipment, considering the known limit of control of the cutting edge or point to
avoid damage to the facility;
(4) provide support for underground facilities in and near the construction area, including
during backfill operations, to protect the facilities; and
(5) conduct the excavation in a careful and prudent manner.
History: 1987 c 353 s 11; 1998 c 348 s 4; 2004 c 163 s 7
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