§ 6-5-107. Called inspections.

Except as provided in Subsection B hereof, no drilling, redrilling, work or construction shall be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the written approval of the Director of Public Works.

A.

Site preparation.

1.

The well location shall be clearly marked by a stake or other suitable means and identified as the "well location."

2.

The drill site shall be prepared as required in these regulations and shall be of such size so as to provide for the safe erection of the mast or derrick and all appurtenant structures thereto as indicated on the approved plot plan.

3.

Any private road used for ingress and egress of equipment to the drill site shall be prepared as required by these regulations.

4.

The proposed well shall be located in conformity with these regulations as to the distances from streets, outer boundaries, public buildings and dwellings.

B.

Commencement of drilling. The Director of Public Works shall be called and notified when the drilling derrick or mast has been erected in conformity with these regulations and all necessary equipment pertinent to the drilling operations thereof has been installed and is on the site. Drilling may proceed prior to inspection of the derrick or mast, provided that its design has been previously approved by the Director of Public Works. It will be the obligation of the Director of Public Works to inspect such facilities as to their conformity with these regulations as soon as reasonably practicable.

C.

Release of drilling crew. The Director of Public Works shall be notified immediately in writing, when the drilling crew is released and it shall then be his or her duty to inspect.

D.

Completion of drilling. Upon completion of drilling operations an inspection request shall be called for.

E.

Abandonment. An inspection shall be made subsequent to the approval of the abandonment notice and the Director of Public Works shall certify that the well has been abandoned in conformity with all regulations to a depth of six feet below grade.

(Code 1976, § VI.I-106; Ord. No. 27, § 77.0110, 4-17-72; Ord. No. 185, § 13, 2-8-77)