Title 34 — Public Utilities.
37 chapters · 573 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 34-2701 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter: (1) The terms “demolition” or “demolish” mean any operation by which a structure or mass of material is wrecked, razed, moved, or removed by means of any tool, equipment, or explosive. (2) The terms “excavate” or “excavation” mean any operation i…
D.C. Code § 34-2702 Formation and operation of 1-call center
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(a) All public utility operators doing business or having underground facilities in the District of Columbia shall form and operate a one-call center for the mutual receipt of notification of proposed excavation or demolition operations within the District of Columbia. The one-ca…
D.C. Code § 34-2703 Availability of permit drawings
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The District of Columbia Department of Transportation shall make available to each public utility operator a copy of all approved permit drawings, including those which bear the exact nature and location of all excavation to be carried out, as they are issued to persons for excav…
D.C. Code § 34-2704 Notification prior to excavation
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(a) Except as provided in § 34-2709, no person shall excavate in a street, highway, public space, or on private property, or demolish a building without first notifying, by telephonic or teletype, at least 48 hours, but not more than 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and leg…
D.C. Code § 34-2705 Requirements of person responsible for excavation or demolition
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(a) In addition to the requirements of § 34-2704, each person responsible for an excavation or demolition operation shall: (1) Plan the excavation or demolition to avoid damage to or minimize interference with underground facilities in and near the construction area; (2) Maintain…
D.C. Code § 34-2706 Damage caused by excavation or demolition
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation which results in damage to an underground facility shall, immediately upon discovery of such damage, notify the operator of such facility of the location a…
D.C. Code § 34-2707 Liability for damages; civil penalty
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(a) If any underground facility is damaged through the fault of any person, that person shall be liable to the owner of the underground facility for the total cost of the repair or, if necessary, the replacement of the damaged underground facility. (b) If any underground facility…
D.C. Code § 34-2708 Mandamus or injunction
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If any person proposes to engage or is engaging in excavation or demolition in the District of Columbia without complying with this chapter, or in a negligent or unsafe manner, or by using a procedure which has resulted in, or is likely to result in, damage to an underground faci…
D.C. Code § 34-2709 Emergency excavation or demolition
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Compliance with the notice requirements of § 34-2704 shall not be required for an emergency excavation or demolition involving an imminent danger to life, health, or property; provided, that reasonable precautions have been taken to protect underground facilities. The appropriate…