§ 16.136.010. Suspension of work

The public works superintendent or his or her designee may, for good and sufficient cause, temporarily suspend all or any part of the work undertaken pursuant to this title. The public works superintendent may allow the applicant an extension of time for completion of the work corresponding to the total period of the temporary suspension.

A. The public works superintendent shall have authority to suspend the work wholly, or in part, for cause due to the applicant's failure to carry out the provisions of the permit. The public works superintendent shall determine the length of any suspension due to conditions considered unsuitable for the performance of the work or for any reason in the public interest.

B. During any suspension of the work the applicant shall be responsible for the work and take every precaution to prevent damage to or deterioration of the work including temporary traffic control. The applicant shall be responsible for damage to the work that may occur during suspensions of work the same as though the damage had occurred while the work was in progress. If the applicant fails to provide for temporary traffic control and to maintain the work, the public works superintendent may immediately proceed to maintain the work. The cost of such maintenance will be the responsibility of the applicant and shall be charged against the applicant and/or the applicant's bond.

C. The applicant's voluntary or involuntary suspension or slow down, with or without the approval of the public works superintendent, will not be grounds for claims by the applicant for damages or extra compensation. No allowance or compensation will be made on account of such suspensions of the work.

(Prior code § 10.905)