Section 50-10-5 – [Definitions.]
The term “sewer” as used herein shall mean any underground conduit composed of metal, concrete, clay, vitreous or other materials designed for the flowage of water or any waste product or products (including, without being limited to, storm sewers and sanitary sewers), and shall include any and all junction boxes, manholes and gutters and other […]
Section 50-10-6 – [Penalties for violation.]
Any person, firm or corporation violating this act [50-10-1 to 50-10-6 NMSA 1978] shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment from one day to ten days, or by […]
Section 50-10-3 – [Detection of flammable gas or vapor; danger suspected; entry without cautioning against use of exposed flame or creation of electrical spark unlawful.]
In the event that the presence of flammable gas or vapor is detected in any sewer, or there exists reasonable ground for suspecting the danger therein of any such gas or vapor, then it shall be unlawful, irrespective of compliance with Section 1 [50-10-1 NMSA 1978] above, for any person, firm or corporation to require, […]
Section 50-10-4 – [Safety measures and devices; duty of employer to supply.]
Nothing herein shall be construed to relieve any person, firm or corporation requiring, authorizing or knowingly permitting a person in the employ or subject to the control of such person, firm or corporation, to enter into or remain in a sewer in this state from any duty of taking or supplying proper and reasonable safety […]
Section 50-10-1 – [Permitting entry into sewer line without testing atmosphere unlawful; detection of flammable gas or vapor; entry without adequate ventilation unlawful.]
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to require, authorize or knowingly permit any person in the employ or subject to the control of such person, firm or corporation, to enter through a manhole or otherwise into any sewer in this state, whether the same is in service or under construction, without […]
Section 50-10-2 – [Testing atmosphere in sewer line; time and frequency.]
The requirements of Section 1 [50-10-1 NMSA 1978] shall be followed at the beginning of every workday, and also at the resumption of work following each meal period and also at the beginning of each shift in the event more than one shift per day is used; provided that such requirements need not be followed […]