Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.40941 - Excavation; angle of repose
Rule 941.
(1)
The side of an excavation more than 5 feet deep shall be sloped as prescribed
in table 1, unless supported as prescribed in this part.
(2) An excavation less than 5 feet in depth
shall also be effectively protected when examination of the ground indicates
hazardous earth movement may be expected.
TABLE 1
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ANGLE OF REPOSE FOR THE SIDE OF AN EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5' DEPTH
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