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GENERAL CONDITIONS <br /> GC-25 TRENCH AND EXCAVATION SAFETY <br /> The Contractor will comply with all Federal, State and City laws, regulations and <br /> procedures governing trench and excavation safety. In no case will trench / excavation <br /> protection be less than the standards and regulations established by the Department of Labor, <br /> Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1926, Occupational Safety and <br /> Health Standards - Excavations; Final Rule." <br /> For trench depths of 5 feet or more, the Contractor shall provide trench protection <br /> accordance with the applicable standards and regulations cited. Prior to the commencement of <br /> any excavation or trenching activity with anticipated depths of 5 feet or more, the Contractor <br /> shall provide to the Engineer, in writing, his procedures for fulfilling the safety requirements for <br /> trench / excavation protection. The written statement will include the name and credentials of <br /> the competent person, employed by the contractor, who is responsible for trench / excavation <br /> safety on the job site. <br /> GC-26 USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS <br /> Prior to any use of fire hydrants by the Contractor, a permit shall be obtained from the <br /> Water Services Division in accordance with Sections 20 and 23 of Chapter 64 of the City Code. <br /> Water Services Division is located at 2600 North Jasper Street; phone 217-875-5705. The <br /> permit will be issued at no charge to the Contractor. <br /> END OF GENERAL CONDITIONS <br /> 31 <br /> r <br />