§ 44-97. Excavations or holes.  


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  • The construction, maintenance or existence within the city of any unprotected, unbarricaded open or dangerous excavations, holes, pits or wells, or of any excavations, holes or pits which constitute or are reasonably likely to constitute a danger or menace to the public health, safety or welfare, are hereby prohibited. Provided, however, this section shall not prevent construction of excavations under a permit issued pursuant to this chapter or the building code of the city where such excavations are properly protected and warning signs posted in such manner as may be approved by the building inspector; and, provided further, that this section shall not apply to lakes, streams or other natural bodies of water, or to ditches, streams, reservoirs, or other major bodies of water created or existing by authority of the state, county, city or other governmental agency.

(Code 1969, § 5.44; Code 1977, § 28-72)