§ 28-193. Backfill of excavated area.

Open trenches may be temporarily backfilled for the convenience of the permittee or the public safety according to city standard technical specification manual. At least one (1) hour prior to beginning permanent backfill operations, the permittee shall notify the director of the time the backfill will begin by calling an established single point of contact at the building developmental services department. A confirmation ID number will be issued to the permittee. Inspector must arrive within one (1) hour of agreed time; otherwise permanent backfill can commence.

All excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to backfilling. Any backfill placed during a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented from entering the trench will be considered temporary and shall be removed as soon as weather permits. All disturbed base material or any base that has been undermined shall be removed and discarded. The new roadway base material shall be according to the City of Laredo Technical Specification Manual.

(Ord. No. 2009-O-045, 4-6-09)