SECTION 21.710. Sloping of Pit Sidewalls  


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  • The department will determine if potential holding or impounding of water in a pit will create a hazard to the motoring public requiring a barrier to be constructed. The department may allow a slope of not more than 30 degrees to be built on the side wall or walls adjacent to the public road in lieu of the barrier if the water does not pose a hazard to the motoring public.

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.710 adopted to be effective January 7, 2009, 34 TexReg 69