§ 29-114. Employee safety certification.

The ROW user operating facilities or constructing facilities in any public right of way is responsible for the safe movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic through the construction area. The ROW user shall obtain certification through a city approved training organization for a sufficient number of employees working within the right of way such that a certified employee is present at the job site during construction activities. The ROW user shall meet all requirements for barricading and traffic control as specified in the TMUTCD. Alternative training programs may be submitted to the director for city certification. Only those individuals who are qualified by means of adequate training in safe traffic control practices and have a basic understanding of the principles established by applicable standards and regulations, including those in TMUTCD, as evidenced by certification, shall place and maintain the traffic control devices in the construction area. Employee certificates shall be maintained current by ROW user at all times. An employee shall produce, upon request of an inspector or certified police officer, proof of a valid training certificate.

(Ord. No. 93319, § 1, 1-25-01)