# § 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.

## § 15-13 Emergency excavation.

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

(a) 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) 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*