District Of Columbia § 34-2709 - Emergency excavation or demolition.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 34-2709 — Emergency excavation or demolition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-2709. Emergency excavation or demolition.
34-2709Compliance with the notice requirements of 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 public utility operators shall, in any event, be notified directly and as soon as possible. An imminent danger to life, health, or property exists whenever there is a substantial likelihood that loss of life, health, or property will result before the procedures under can be fully complied with.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 34-2709
What does D.C. Code § 34-2709 cover?
Section 34-2709 ("Emergency excavation or demolition.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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