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(a) Protection of Utilities. The permittee shall inform himself as to the existence and location of all surface or underground facilities existing in the area where the encroachment will occur and shall be fully responsible for protection of such facilities from damage caused by his/her activity. Permittee shall provide and install suitable safeguards approved by owner, to support, sustain and protect such facilities which in anyway may be affected or damaged by the activities of the permittee. All damage to facilities shall be reported promptly to the agency or owner thereof. No such damage shall be repaired by the permittee unless the facility owner authorizes such repair. Any relocation of an existing facility shall be done only by or under the immediate supervision of the facility owner. The cost of moving existing facilities shall be determined by negotiation between the permittee and the facility owner. (Ord. 896, § 310, 12/21/1972)

(b) Hold Harmless Clause. The permittee shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the County, each of its officers and employees, from any liability or responsibility for accident, loss or damage to persons or property arising by reason of work done by the permittee, or his/her agent, his/her employees or representatives. (Ord. 896, § 311, 12/21/1972)

(c) Defective Work and Materials. Upon order of the Director, any work or materials which do not conform to the permit plans, if any, and the County or State standard specifications, shall be removed and replaced by the permittee so as to conform to said permit plans, if any, and the County or State standard specifications, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 896, § 312, 12/21/1972)

(d) Default of Permittee. By applying for and obtaining a permit pursuant to this chapter, the permittee agrees that, if the permittee fails to comply with the terms of this permit or to perform or complete the work according to the plans, if any, the County or State standard specifications, or fails to comply with any provisions of this chapter, the County may elect to perform and complete the work by any method the Director deems appropriate. The permittee shall reimburse the County for the full cost, at the then current Associated General Contractor’s Cost Schedule for such work, of performing and completing the work according to such permit. (Ord. 896, § 313, 12/21/1972)

(e) Protection of Traffic. The permittee, in the conduct of the work or use or maintenance of an encroachment authorized by a permit issued under this chapter, shall provide, erect, or maintain the lights, barriers, warning lights, and other safeguards necessary to protect the traveling public in accordance with § 21406 of the California Vehicle code. If Vehicle Code § 21400 is amended subsequent to adoption of this Code, any such amendments shall be deemed incorporated into this chapter. If at any time the Director finds that suitable safeguards are not being provided, the County may take whatever steps it deems necessary to establish suitable safeguards or may cancel the permit and restore the right of way to its former condition, all at the expense of the permittee. (Ord. 896, § 314, 12/21/1972; Ord. 2351, § 7, 12/6/2005)

(f) Minimum Interference with Traffic. All work shall be planned and carried out so that there will be the least possible inconvenience to the traveling public. Permittee is authorized to place flagmen to stop and warn traffic for necessary protection to public safety, but traffic shall not be unreasonably delayed. Complete closure of the road shall not be permitted unless authorized in writing by the Director. (Ord. 896, § 315, 12/21/1972)