§ 15-13 Emergency excavation.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 26, § 15-13 (2026)

(a)When authorized.

A person may conduct an emergency excavation without first obtaining a street-cut permit only if:

(1)

the excavation is needed, as a result of an unforeseen event, to prevent or abate a potential danger to life, health, or property;

(2)

before undertaking the excavation:

(i)

the person notifies the Director of the emergency; and

(ii)

the Director authorizes the person to proceed with the excavation; and

(3)

the person obtains a street-cut permit for the excavation:

(i)

within 18 hours after beginning the excavation; or

(ii)

if the Department’s offices are closed, on the next day that its offices are open.

(b)Limitations.

Under no circumstances may an emergency excavation be closed before:

(1)

a street-cut permit is issued; and

(2)

the work is inspected and approved by the Department.

History: Ord. 06-245