Excavation and Trench Liability
San Diego Municipal Code § 62.1213
in effect§62.1213 Excavation and Trench Liability
Each facility owner is responsible for the quality of the excavation performed in the public right-of-way and is liable for the consequences of any condition of such excavation and any facilities installed in the public right-of- way. The issuance of any permit, inspection, repair or suggestion, approval or acquiescence of any person affiliated with the City shall not excuse any owner or agent from such responsibility or liability.
(“Excavation and Trench Liability” added 1-2-2013 by O-20231 N.S.; effective 2-1-2013.)
(“Excavation and Trench Liability” renumbered to from Section 62.1212 to Section 62.1213 and amended 8-8-2023 by O-21701 N.S.; effective 1-1-2024.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art02Division12.pdf#page=14Fetched: 10/28/2026
