36.15.217    WAIVER OF PERMIT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

(1) Emergency repair to and/or replacement of severely damaged public transportation facilities, public water and sewer facilities, and flood control works may be authorized and permit requirements waived if:

(a) Upon notification and prior to the emergency repair and/or replacement, the permit issuing authority determines that an emergency condition warranting immediate action exists; and

(b) The permit issuing authority agrees upon the nature and type of proposed emergency repair and/or replacement.

(2) Authorization to undertake emergency repair and/or replacement work may be given verbally if the permit issuing authority feels that a written authorization would unduly delay the emergency work. Such verbal authorization must be followed by a written authorization stating the emergency condition, the type of emergency work agreed upon, and a notation that verbal authorization had been previously given.

History: Sec. 76-5-208, MCA; IMP, Sec. 76-5-405 and Sec. 76-5-406, MCA; NEW, 9/4/74.