8-1-26-21. Demolition or excavation resulting in damage to underground facility; escape of flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid; duties of operator

IN Code § 8-1-26-21 (2019) (N/A)

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Sec. 21. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person responsible for an excavation or a demolition operation under section 14 of this chapter that results in damage to an underground facility shall:

(1) immediately upon discovery of the damage, notify the operator of the facility and the association of the location and nature of the damage; and

(2) allow the operator of the facility reasonable time to accomplish necessary repairs before completing the excavation or demolition in the immediate area of the facility.

(b) A person responsible for an excavation or a demolition operation under section 14 of this chapter that results in damage to an underground facility permitting the escape of flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid shall:

(1) immediately upon discovery of the damage, notify the operator and the association and local police and fire departments having jurisdiction; and

(2) take other action necessary to protect persons and property and to minimize the hazards until arrival of the operator's personnel or police and fire personnel.

As added by P.L.69-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.62-2009, SEC.18.

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