§ 11.32.020. Wells, cisterns and shafts—Covering required.

A.

The owners, lessees or occupants of real property or residences in the area of the metropolitan government, where there is a well, cistern or shaft located on such property or any portion thereof, shall keep the openings to such wells, cisterns or shafts securely covered so that no small child or person can fall into the opening thereof.

B.

It is unlawful for any owner, lessee or occupant of such real property or residences where a well, cistern or shaft located thereon to fail to securely cover the opening to such well, cistern or shaft.

(Prior code § 29-1-66)