§ 2-23 Microtrenching.
RCNY § 2-23
(a)Incorporation by Reference of the Microtrenching Rules Promulgated by the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications as 67 RCNY Chapter 1. Except where inconsistent with this Title, the microtrenching rules promulgated by the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT) in 67 RCNY Chapter 1 are hereby incorporated by reference into this Chapter as rules of the Department of Transportation.
(b)Microtrenching: (1) A telecommunications franchisee applicant for a microtrenching permit from the Department must obtain a certification that no excess capacity is available in the location covered by such permit from DOITT pursuant to 67 RCNY Chapter 1. The applicant must submit that certification to the Department of Transportation as part of the application for a permit.
(2)A street opening permit for installation of telecommunications conduit utilizing microtrenching must be obtained from the Department, pursuant to 34 RCNY § 2-02, after obtaining a certification from DOITT. Fees must be paid pursuant to 34 RCNY § 2-03.
(3)A street opening permit must be obtained for the removal of conduits installed pursuant to this section and the restoration of the sidewalk or roadway. Such sidewalk or roadway restoration must be performed in accordance with the Department's specifications.
