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Section 1804.8 Excavation Greater Than 5 Feet, added.

El Paso City Code § 18.08.180
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18.08.180 - Section 1804.8 Excavation Greater Than 5 Feet, added. International Building Code, 2021 Edition, Section 1804.7 Excavation Greater Than 5 Feet, is hereby added to read as follows: 1804.8 Excavation Greater Than 5 Feet. Excavations which will exceed five (5) feet in depth shall provide trench safety systems that meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) standards. Supporting systems shall be designed by a qualified professional and meet accepted engineering requirements. The building official may require that such supporting system designs be made part of the project drawings and specifications. (Ord. No. 019528, § 1, 8-1-2023)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT18BUCO_CH18.08BUCO_18.08.180SE1804.8EXGR5FEADFetched: 10/28/2026

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