The Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate such written
instructions as may be necessary for the construction of the street opening.
Such instructions shall include but shall not be limited to:
A. Limitations on the size of an opening.
B. Restrictions for the protection of existing subsurface
installations, monuments and drainage systems.
C. Requirements for the storage and removal of excavated
materials.
D. Provisions for safety precautions to be taken by the
permittee.
E. Restrictions as to the periods of day when the work may
be performed.
F. Requirements for backfilling, inspection and final paving
cross section for openings.
Upon notice to the Township Engineer or his designee, and under his
inspection, the permittee shall immediately, after completing the work refill,
properly tamp and restore the excavation or opening with a temporary paving
cover as follows: 10 inches of compacted gravel (Type 5A) in all areas and
two inches of approved bituminous temporary patch material (cold patch) in
paved cartways. The temporary paving cover shall be left in place and maintained
by the applicant for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 90 days, after
which the temporary paving cover and required portion of compacted gravel
shall be removed and replaced with the final paving required by the Engineer.
All work is also governed by the following regulations:
A. Unless written permission is obtained from the Township
Engineer or his designee, no permittee shall be allowed permission to cut,
break into, excavate or open a street for a greater distance than 300 feet
at one time or keep the same open for a period longer than one week. During
the entire period the street is being cut, broken into, excavated or opened
by the permittee, there shall be provided by the permittee a space at street
level of at least 12 feet in width for the purpose of allowing vehicles free
and unimpeded use of the same. In no event shall a permit be valid for a period
of time in excess of 135 days after its issuance without the written approval
of the Township Engineer or his designee.
B. All cuts, breaks, excavations and openings shall conform
in size to the application on which the permit is based and shall be performed
in neat, even and rectangular sections. All excavations to a depth of six
feet or more shall be shored and braced or provided with an acceptable shield
to support the walls of the trench for the protection of workmen and to prevent
the unintentional widening of the trench unless otherwise permitted by the
Township Engineer.
C. If, in the opinion of the Township Engineer, any cut,
excavation or opening would be dangerous if left exposed, the permittee shall
erect a suitable barrier or railing around the same in such manner as to prevent
danger to pedestrians or vehicles and place upon such barrier or railing and
upon any building materials and appliances suitable and sufficient warning
lights during the period of darkness. In any event, suitable and sufficient
warning lights shall be maintained by the permittee during periods of darkness
in the vicinity of the cut, excavation or opening.
D. All permittees shall keep the area of their work clear
of dirt and debris at all times and shall carry away and dispose of all excess
dirt, debris and other material resulting from their work.