Document Citation: 16 NYCRR 753-3.14

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NEW YORK CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 16. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
CHAPTER VII. PROVISIONS AFFECTING TWO OR MORE KINDS OF PUBLIC SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER F. MISCELLANEOUS
PART 753. PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
SUBPART 753-3. DUTIE

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08/31/2009

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§ 753-3.14 Emergency requirements

In the event of an emergency involving danger to life, health or property as a result of damage to an underground facility containing gas or liquid petroleum products or as a result of an electrical short or escape of gas or hazardous fluids, the excavator shall:

(a) proceed to evacuate his or her employees and all other endangered persons from the immediate vicinity to the best of his or her ability; and

(b) immediately notify 911 and the operator of the affected facility of the exact location, nature of the emergency and of the underground facility which is affected.