This chapter applies to all franchises and permits issued pursuant to RCW 80.32.010, 80.36.040, Chapter 36.55 RCW, and Clallam County Code, to all public and private utilities and other transmission or transport facilities, and to all installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, adjustment, and relocation of utilities within the County road right-of-way, including but not limited to electric power, telephone, television, telegraph, communication, water, gas, all petroleum products, steam, chemicals, sewage, drainage, irrigation, and similar pipes, lines or cables. Reference is also made to Chapter 136-40 WAC and WAC 136-50-055.

This chapter cannot address all situations and conditions that may be encountered. Specific provisions contained herein may not be appropriate for all locations and existing conditions. The chapter is intended to assist, but not substitute for, competent work by both road and utility design and installation professionals. This chapter is not intended to limit any innovative or creative effort that could result in better quality, better cost savings, or improved safety characteristics.

It shall be the responsibility of any Utility installing or relocating any of its facilities to ascertain and abide by the requirements and conditions of this chapter.