Permit to construct, alter or repair.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-56-15
in effectSec. 12-56-15. - Permit to construct, alter or repair.
A. Before any person shall proceed to construct, alter or repair any underground conduit into which to run any electric service wire line within the district established by section 12-56-13, such person shall make application to the director of public works for a permit to perform such work, such application to be filed with the director of public works. Such application shall state the name of the applicant, the purpose for which the use of the conduit is desired, the materials of which it is proposed to construct it, together with the plans and specifications showing the proposed method of construction. All such applications shall be accompanied by detailed plans showing the desired route of the conduit, grouping of ducts and distribution of boxes. No permit shall be issued until the bond required by section 12-56-16 has been filed.
B. Emergency maintenance work that is necessary to reestablish service shall not require a permit under this section.
(Code 1967, § 29-35; Code 1985, § 27-38)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT12STSIPUPL_CH12-56POWICO_ART3CO_S12-56-15PECOALREFetched: 10/28/2026