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5 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 82A, § 1 Unattended open trenches; safety hazards; rules and regulations; fines
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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…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 82A, § 2 Trench excavating permits; permits issued by board or officer; certificate of insurance; fees
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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…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 82A, § 3 Form of trench excavation permits; required statements
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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…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 82A, § 4 Definitions
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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…
