NO WORK SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN IF THE APPLICANT, OR THE PERSON ON WHOSE BEHALF THE APPLICATION IS MADE, HAS A TEMPORARY REPAIR IN THE PUBLIC SPACE OLDER THAN 45 DAYS, OR TEMPORARY REPAIRS THAT HAVE FAILED AND THOSE REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN UNDERTAKEN WITHIN 24 HOURS.
PERSONS REGULARLY PERFORMING PUBLIC SPACE EXCAVATION AND MANHOLE WORK ARE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE, ON A BIWEEKLY BASIS, PLANS SHOWING THEIR ANTICIPATED ACTIVITIES IN THE PUBLIC SPACE WITHIN THAT TWO-WEEK PERIOD. SINCE THESE PLANS ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT IN COORDINATING ACTIVITIES IN THE PUBLIC SPACE, THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUCH PLANS MAY RESULT IN DELAYS IN THE PERMIT REVIEW PROCESS.
The Department of Public Works must be notified 48 hours in advance of starting work. Phone (202) 645-7050.
All failed cuts must be repaired within 24 hours of notification.
Work must start within 30 days of permit issuance or the issued permit shall expire.
DC Law 3129, Underground Facilities Protection Act of 1980, requires that "Miss Utility" (1-800-257-7777 - now called ONE CALL) be contacted at least 48 hours and not more than 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal Holidays) prior to the start of excavation, so notification can be made to participating private utility companies of the proposed work. WASA was recently added to ONE-CALL, contractors are encouraged to contact their offices directly until the system is fully updated. WASA should be contacted 48 hours prior to excavating, please call the Water Operations Branch on 673-6600 for locations of sewer and water main lines.
Improper housekeeping violations on job site relating to dirt and debris in the public space, catch basins, sewers, etc. shall be grounds for a fine and/or revocation of this permit.
Work authorized by this permit shall be in accordance with the safety requirements for excavations as outlined in the DC Industrial Safety Board Manual "Safety Standards, Rules and Regulations Construction".
Work authorized by this permit shall be in accordance with requirements set forth in FHWA "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices".
Access to all alleys and driveways shall be maintained at all times.
All intersections shall be plated, where applicable.
A 6-foot sidewalk shall be maintained, where applicable.
The contractor is responsible for removing and salvaging all cobblestone pavers and other special pavers removed in connection with excavation. The pavers are to be delivered to the Department of Public Works Maintenance yard at 201 Florida Avenue, NE. Telephone (202) 727-5809.
A Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted.
Caution Street Light Cable shall be installed behind the curb.