§ 253-20. Safety precautions.

The following measures shall be taken to ensure the safety and protection of the traveling public.

A. 

All openings must be backfilled immediately and pavement restored in accordance with § 253-21.

B. 

If it is necessary to leave an excavation unfinished overnight or for an extended period, the permittee shall place at the site suitable barricades with appropriate lighting. The barriers and lighting devices shall conform to the specifications set forth in the United States Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and any amendments thereto, except that the permittee must place his name and a phone number where he can be reached at all times. He shall also notify the Township Police Department of the condition of the unfinished excavation and furnish the State Police with his name and phone number where he can be reached at all times. A minimum of four flashers must be used at the construction site or along the right-of-way as required by the Township Engineer or the State Police.

C. 

The permittee shall erect and maintain suitable timber barriers to confine earth from trenches or other excavation in order to encroach upon highways as little as possible.

D. 

The permittee shall construct and maintain adequate and safe crossings over excavations and across highways under improvement to accommodate vehicular and pedestrian traffic at all street intersections. Vehicular crossings shall be constructed and maintained of steel plates or of plank, timbers and blocking of adequate size to accommodate vehicular traffic safely. Timber decking shall be not less than four inches thick and shall be securely fastened. Pedestrian crossing, if of timber, shall consist of planking three inches thick, 12 inches wide and of adequate length, together with necessary blocking. The walk shall not be less than three feet in width and shall be provided with a railing as required by the Township Engineer.

E. 

All permittees must call the New Jersey One Call Service and obtain clearances before beginning excavation. Any utility companies that do not belong to this utility opening service shall be contacted directly and all clearances obtained prior to beginning any disturbance.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

F. 

The permittee and contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and with any other applicable laws in the performance of the work.