As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
HOT PATCH
The installation of a mixture of asphalt to restore property
within the right-of-way to its previous condition subsequent to the
construction or excavation of a site required for the placement or
replacement of a pole or an underground facility pursuant to this
chapter.
POLE
In addition to its commonly accepted meaning, any wires or
cable connected thereto, and any replacements which are similar in
construction and use.
UNDERGROUND FACILITY
One or more underground pipes, cables, wires, lines or other
structures used for the supplying and distribution of electricity
for light, heat or power or for the providing of water service or
for the furnishing of telephone or other telecommunications service.
A public utility which places, replaces or removes a pole or
an underground facility located in the Township, which pole or underground
facility is used for the supplying and distribution of electricity
for light, heat or power, or for the furnishing of water service or
telephone or other telecommunications service, on or below a public
right-of-way shall, in addition to any other requirements of law,
notify the appropriately licensed Township code official at least
24 hours before undertaking any construction or excavation related
to the placement, replacement or removal of such pole or underground
facility.
Under emergency conditions which significantly impact the placement of a pole or underground facility resulting from natural forces or human activities beyond the control of the public utility, or which pose an imminent or existing threat of loss of electrical, water, power, telephone, or other telecommunication service, or which pose an imminent or existing threat to the safety and security of persons or property, or both, or which require immediate action by a public utility to prevent bodily harm or substantial property damage from occurring, the provisions §
335-2 shall not apply when a public utility undertakes any construction or excavation related to the placement, replacement or removal of a pole or an underground facility in response to such an emergency, provided that the public utility undertaking such construction or excavation notifies the appropriately licensed municipal code official of the Township at the earliest reasonable opportunity and that all reasonable efforts are taken by the public utility to comply with the removal and restoration requirements of §
335-4 after responding to the emergency.
Any person or entity who or which violates any provision of
this chapter for which no specific penalty is provided shall be subject
to a fine of not less than $100 nor exceeding $1,000.