Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit Sample Clauses
The "Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit" clause governs the conditions and procedures under which parties may open manholes or gain access to underground conduits. Typically, this clause outlines who is authorized to perform such actions, any required notifications or permits, and safety or restoration obligations following access. For example, it may require advance notice to the property owner or utility company before opening a manhole, and mandate that the site be restored to its original condition afterward. The core function of this clause is to ensure safe, coordinated, and responsible access to critical underground infrastructure, minimizing disruption and protecting both property and public safety.
Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit. The following requirements apply to the opening of SWBT’s manholes and access to SWBT’s conduit system.
(a) Applicant will notify SWBT not less than 48 hours in advance before entering SWBT’s conduit system to perform non-emergency work operations. Such operations shall be conducted during normal business hours except as otherwise agreed by the parties. The notice shall state the general nature of the work to be performed. As a courtesy, Applicant shall, when feasible, provide SWBT with 10 working days advance notice before entering SWBT’s conduit system. SWBT shall, within 10 working days after the effective date of this Agreement, advise Applicant of the manner in which notices required by this section shall be given.
(b) An authorized employee or representative of SWBT may be present as a construction inspector at any time when Applicant or personnel acting on Applicant’s behalf enter or perform work within SWBT’s conduit system. Such inspectors may inspect the performance and quality of the work and monitor the work for compliance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of this Agreement or, in the case of facilities modification, capacity expansion or make-ready work, the plans and specifications of the facilities modification, capacity expansion, or make-ready project. When SWBT inspectors are present, Applicant and its contractors shall have sole authority, responsibility, and control over the method or manner by which the work is to be performed. SWBT’s inspectors may call violations to Applicant’s attention but shall have no authority to direct or advise Applicant or personnel acting on Applicant’s behalf concerning the method or manner by which the work is to be performed; provided, however, that nothing contained in this subsection shall relieve Applicant from complying with any requirements of this Agreement.
(c) The parties contemplate that Applicant may need to perform operations in SWBT’s conduit system other than during normal business hours and may on occasion require access to manholes on shorter notice than contemplated in subsection (a) above. Under these circumstances, Applicant shall notify SWBT as soon as is reasonably possible of its intent to enter and perform work in the conduit system and SWBT shall not, without due cause and justification, insist on literal compliance with scheduling requirements of subsection (a). SWBT will establish procedures enabling SWBT to receive notices from Applicant under this subsection 24 hour...
Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit. The following requirements apply to the opening of AT&T’s manholes and access to AT&T’s conduit system. The opening of AT&T’s manholes shall only be permitted after notification by Attaching Party and the subsequent approval by AT&T’s authorized employee or agent, which approval shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld.
16.6.1. Attaching Party will notify AT&T not less than five (5) business days in advance before entering AT&T’s conduit system to perform non-emergency work operations. Such operations shall be conducted during normal business hours except as otherwise agreed by the Parties. The notice shall state the general nature of the work to be performed.
16.6.2. An authorized employee or representative of AT&T may be present any time when Attaching Party or personnel acting on Attaching Party’s behalf enter or perform work within AT&T’s conduit system. Attaching Party must notify AT&T when Attaching Party has completed such work in the conduit system. If AT&T has not had the opportunity to complete the review, AT&T will attempt to meet with Attaching Party’s contractors to finalize the review. If AT&T is not available when Attaching Party notifies AT&T of their notice of completion then AT&T will perform a post-construction inspection as described in Section 26.1. Attaching Party shall reimburse AT&T for costs associated with the presence of AT&T’s authorized employee or representative.
16.6.3. Each Party, when desiring to enter manholes, must obtain any necessary authorization from the appropriate authorities prior to opening manholes. Additionally, each Party is responsible, as the Party desiring entry, to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and safety requirements including, but not limited to, traffic control, warning devices, and manhole purging and venting.
Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit. The following requirements apply to the opening of SBC- 13STATE’s manholes and access to SBC-13STATE’s conduit system.
16.3.1 Attaching Party will notify SBC-13STATE not less than 5 business days in advance before entering SBC-13STATE’s conduit system to perform non-emergency work operations. Such operations shall be conducted during normal business hours except as otherwise agreed by the parties. The notice shall state the general nature of the work to be performed.
Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit. The following requirements apply to the opening of SBC- 13STATE’s manholes and access to SBC-13STATE’s conduit system.
16.3.1 Attaching Party will notify SBC-13STATE not less than 5 business days in advance before entering SBC-13STATE’s conduit system to perform non-emergency work operations. Such operations shall be conducted during normal business hours except as otherwise agreed by the parties. The notice shall state the general nature of the work to be performed.
16.3.2 An authorized employee or representative of SBC-13STATE may be present any time when Attaching Party or personnel acting on Attaching Party’s behalf enter or perform work within SBC- 13STATE’s conduit system. Attaching Party shall reimburse SBC-13STATE for costs associated with the presence of SBC-13STATE’s authorized employee or representative.
16.3.3 Each party must obtain any necessary authorization from appropriate authorities to open manholes.
Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit. The following requirements apply to the opening of AT&T’s manholes and access to AT&T’s conduit system.
(a) CLEC will notify AT&T not less than 5 business days in advance before entering AT&T’s conduit system to perform non-emergency work operations. Such operations shall be conducted during normal business hours except as otherwise agreed by the parties. The notice shall state the general nature of the work to be performed.
(b) The parties contemplate that the CLEC may need to perform operations in AT&T’s conduit system other than during normal business hours and may occasionally require access to manholes on shorter notice than contemplated in subsection (a) above. Under these circumstances, CLEC shall notify AT&T as soon as is reasonably possible of its intent to enter and perform work in the conduit system and AT&T shall not, without due cause and justification, insist on literal compliance with the scheduling requirements of subsection (a) in such circumstances. AT&T will establish procedures enabling AT&T to receive notices from CLEC under this subsection 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(c) Each party must obtain any necessary authorization from appropriate authorities to open manholes for such party’s own conduit work and operations therein.
(d) Where CLEC personnel, certified based on industry standards, perform installation, maintenance and similar routine work at AT&T sites, AT&T may, at its option, send one or more employees to review such work. CLEC and AT&T shall share the cost of a single AT&T employee reviewing the work during emergency and non-emergency situations. AT&T will not be compensated by CLEC Page 191 of 357 for any additional employees reviewing the work. The AT&T employees assigned for review and inspection of CLEC personnel work must be available during all normal business hours for such assignments to minimize inconvenience to CLEC. If the work at AT&T sites is performed by a contractor agreed upon by CLEC and AT&T, AT&T shall be responsible for the costs of its employees sent to inspect the contractor’s work. However, if CLEC personnel perform work at the site of an interconnection point where the participation of AT&T personnel is integral for the successful completion of the work, CLEC is responsible for paying the costs of AT&T personnel reasonably needed for such work.
Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit. The following requirements apply to the opening of AT&T- 13STATE’s manholes and access to AT&T-13STATE’s conduit system.
16.3.1 Attaching Party will notify AT&T-13STATE not less than 5 business days in advance before entering AT&T-13STATE’s conduit system to perform non-emergency work operations. Such operations shall be conducted during normal business hours except as otherwise agreed by the parties. The notice shall state the general nature of the work to be performed.
Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit. The following requirements apply to the opening of RCN s manholes and access to RCN s conduit system.
15.3.1 Attaching Party will notify RCN not less than five (5) business days in advance before requesting entrance to RCN s conduit system to perform non-emergency work operations. Such operations shall be conducted during normal business hours except as otherwise agreed by the parties. The notice shall state the general nature of the work to be performed. RCN shall have the right to approve the Attaching Party personnel or contractors who will be permitted to have access to RCN Manholes and Conduit; provided that such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
15.3.2 An authorized employee or representative of RCN may be present any time when Attaching Party or personnel acting on Attaching Party s behalf enter or perform work within RCN s conduit system. Attaching Party shall reimburse RCN for costs associated with the presence of RCN s authorized employee or representative.
15.3.3 Each party must obtain any necessary authorization from appropriate authorities to open manholes or otherwise perform work on or in RCN s Structures.