Contractor's responsibilities.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 12-28-16
in effectSec. 12-28-16. - Contractor's responsibilities.
The contractor will be held responsible for all injury and damage to curbs, walks, pipelines, utility stretches and all other public and private property that may occur due to his or her operation while carrying out his or her work, and all repair or replacement costs, if and where necessary, shall be borne by him or her. The contractor, at his or her own expense, shall erect and maintain all necessary walkways, barricades, and warning signs to ensure safety of the public in the work area.
(Code 1967, § 36-144; Code 1985, § 34-188; Ord. No. 894, § 1, 4-6-1971)
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_CH12-28SICOMA_S12-28-16COREFetched: 10/28/2026
