Sec. 86-61Excavation near the city's facilities
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A homeowner who follows only the city code might skip the state-required 811 call before digging, which is a safety risk around gas lines. See the fix
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter covers Ashburn's city-run water, sewer and natural gas service. It sets the rules on connection permits, deposits, meters, late penalties and shutoffs, disputing a bill, and the city's right to come on your property to read meters and fix lines. It also covers outdoor watering hours, what you can and can't put down the sewer, when you have to tie into city sewer, and how the gas system extends lines to new customers. The actual rates and deposit amounts aren't in the code. They're kept on file with the city clerk.
The customer shall inform the city of any excavation activities near the city's equipment located on the customer's premises by calling the city manager at least 48 hours in advance of such activities. The customer will give a similar notice to the city prior to any additions or changes in customer's premises which will extend over, under, or near the city's equipment. Any damages incurred or losses of gas resulting from any such activity shall be billed to the customer.
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH86UT_ARTIVGA_S86-61EXNEFA
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH86UT_ARTIVGA_S86-61EXNEFA
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