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SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 74 of 2018
(Requirement to identify and mark the location of water and sewer laterals and storm drains)
An ordinance amending Chapter 14.32 of the Salt Lake City Code to identify and mark
the location of all water and sewer laterals and storm drains when performing construction
activities in the public way.
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation (the "City")has enacted ordinances governing
construction in the public way; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to protect water and sewer laterals and storm drains from
damage during construction and excavation in the public way.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. Adopting Section 14.32.085(B)(7) of Salt Lake City Code. That Chapter
14.32 of the Salt Lake City Code (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places: Construction, Excavation
and Obstructions in the Public Right of Way), shall be, and hereby is, amended to adopt a new
Section 14.32.085(B)(7), which shall read as follows:
14.32.085(B): EXCAVATION RESTRICTIONS
7. Before performing directional boring or other excavation in the public way, an excavator
must do the following with respect to every sewer and water lateral and storm drain that is
located within the length of the proposed excavation site when the proposed excavation is more
than 24" deep: (a) locate each lateral and drain, either by a nondestructive sensing method or by
potholing, and (b) physically mark the location of each lateral and drain. This section shall not
affect an excavator's liability for damage to a sewer or water lateral or storm drain in connection
with a boring or excavation operation.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its
first publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 11 day of December 2018 .
CHAIRPERSON
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CITY RECO ER
Transmitted to Mayor bn December 12, 2018
Mayor's Action: -' Approved. Vetoed.
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Published: December 20, 201f1
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