Chapter 82A

Section 1. An excavator shall not leave an open trench unattended without first making reasonable effort to eliminate any recognized safety hazard that may exist as a result of leaving the open trench unattended. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure, in conj…

Section 2. Each city, town or public agency shall designate 1 board or officer to issue permits for the excavation of trenches on privately owned land and for the excavation of a public way of a city or town. The permits, when issued, shall include a summary of sections 40 to 40D…

Section 3. A permit to excavate a trench issued pursuant to this chapter may be in any form authorized by the local permitting authority, but shall include the following statements: (1) A trench shall not be excavated unless the requirements of sections 40 to 40D, inclusive, of c…

Section 4. For purposes of this chapter, a ''trench'' shall be defined as an excavation which is narrow in relation to its length, made below the surface ground in excess of 3 feet below grade and the depth of which is, in general, greater than the width, but the width of the tre…

Section 5. The requirements of this chapter are in addition to the requirements set forth in sections 40 to 40D, inclusive, of chapter 82 and not in lieu thereof.