A person may conduct an emergency excavation without first obtaining a street-cut permit only if:the excavation is needed, as a result of an unforeseen event, to prevent or abate a potential danger to life, health, or property; before undertaking the excavation:the person notifies the Director of the emergency; and the Director authorizes the person to proceed with the excavation; and the person obtains a street-cut permit for the excavation:within 18 hours after beginning the excavation; or if the Department’s offices are closed, on the next day that its offices are open. Under no circumstances may an emergency excavation be closed before:a street-cut permit is issued; and the work is inspected and approved by the Department. Ord. 06-245