Manhole and Vault Access Guidelines

2.13 University manhole and vault access authorization shall be as follows:

2.13.1 Access to University owned manholes and vaults is restricted to authorized personnel. Access authorization must be obtained and scheduled 10 (ten) working days in advance with the Owner’s Representative.

2.13.2 Representatives from The University of Iowa – Facilities Management/Utilities Division or Information Technology Services shall open manholes or vaults and review the safety barriers prior to Constructor entry.

2.13.3 The Constructor is required to secure opening(s) from pedestrian traffic, including those with seeing impairments, to provide complete protection from any direction.