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2023 Docket Enabling Ordinance December 19, 2023 <br />Page 190 <br /> <br /> <br />This policy cannot address all situations and conditions that may be encountered. Specific provisions contained herein may not be appropriate for all locations and existing conditions. The policy is intended to assist, but not substitute for, competent work by both road and utility design and installation professionals. This policy is not intended to limit any innovative or creative effort which could result in better quality, better cost savings or improved safety characteristics. <br />It shall be the responsibility of any utility installing or relocating any of its facilities to ascertain and abide by the requirements and conditions of this policy. (Ord. 94-18 (part), 1994; Ord. 92-30 Exh. A § <br />2, 1992. Formerly 12.20.110). <br /> <br />12.14.02.120 Definition of terms. <br />Unless otherwise stated, words and phrases used herein shall have the following meanings: <br />Appurtenance <br />Equipment and/or accessories which are a necessary part of an operating utility system or subsystem. Backfill Replacement of excavated material with suitable material compacted as specified. Boring <br />Grade and alignment controlled mechanical or other method of installing a pipe or casing under a road without disturbing the surrounding medium. Carrier Pipe directly enclosing a transmitted fluid or gas. Casing A larger pipe enclosing a carrier for the purpose of providing structural or other protection to <br />the carrier and/or to allow for carrier replacement without re-excavation, jacking or boring. Coating Protective material applied to the exterior of a pipe or conduit to prevent or reduce abrasion and/or corrosion damage. Conduit <br />An enclosed tubular runway for protecting wires or cables. Cover Depth to top of pipe, conduit, casing or gallery below the grade of a road or ditch. Drain Appurtenances to discharge accumulated liquids from casings or other enclosures. <br />Encasement Structural element surrounding a pipe or conduit for the purpose of preventing future physical damage to the pipe or conduit. Franchise Occupancy and use document granted by the county required for occupancy of road rights <br />of way in accordance with Chapters 36.55 and 80.32.