Common use of Opening of Manholes and Access to Conduit Clause in Contracts

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.