§ 38-131. Covers for openings; pit or well ventilating fans.

(a)

Every opening into a vault from the sidewalk shall, at all times have a heavy iron cover set in a substantial iron frame and fastened thereto by noncorroding metal hinges. Such cover and the frame into which it is set shall be kept well scored, and no part of either, or of the hinges attached thereto, shall project above the established surface of the sidewalk. Such cover shall be fastened down with an iron rod or chain, except when raised to permit access to the vault.

(b)

No opening into a vault from the sidewalk shall have a grated covering, except on well or pit openings designed to provide ventilation in the abutting basement by means of suction fans. The space between the grates of such covers shall not exceed one-half (½) inch and shall be of such construction as is approved by the director of engineering. Fans provided in pits or wells for ventilation shall be of suction type only and limited to such capacity as may be approved by the director of engineering and installed and operated under such director's supervision.

(Ord. No. 268, § 10; Code 1961, § 36-95; Ord. No. 3111-83, § 1)

(Ord. No. 268, § 10; Code 1961, § 36-95; Ord. No. 3111-83, § 1)