§ 14-271-113 - Notice of damage required -- Exception. - Arkansas Statutes

14-271-113. Notice of damage required -- Exception.

(a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation that results in any damage to an underground facility shall notify, immediately upon discovery of the damage, the operator of the facility of the location and nature of the damage and shall allow the operator reasonable time to accomplish necessary repairs before completing the excavation or demolition in the immediate area of the facility.

(b) Each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation that results in damage to an underground facility permitting the escape of any flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid shall notify the operator and police and fire departments immediately upon discovery of the damage and take any other action reasonably necessary to protect persons and property and to minimize the hazards until arrival of the operator's personnel or police and fire departments.