Excavations generally.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-56-22
in effectSec. 12-56-22. - Excavations generally.
A. In the construction, alteration or repair of any conduit or its appurtenances, no excavation shall be made on any one continuous line for a greater length than four blocks at the same time, nor shall any excavation be permitted to exist in any public thoroughfare for a longer period than is absolutely necessary to properly and expeditiously perform the work for which a permit is granted under this article. All excavations made in pursuance of the right which may be granted under this article shall at all times be provided with sufficient guards and lights to render the same secure in themselves, and free from becoming a source of danger to the public.
B. All excavations for trenches or manholes shall be backfilled and tamped to the satisfaction of the city engineer, of materials similar to that surrounding the street or pavement, and the person making such excavations shall pay to the city the cost of such repairs at the end of the month during which such repairing is done.
(Code 1967, § 29-42; Code 1985, § 27-45; Ord. No. 3587, § 2, 9-2-1986)
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_S12-56-22EXGEFetched: 10/28/2026