Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the required 811 public utility locate, it is important to also have a third-party locator visit your job site to ensure all private, abandoned, and unknown subsurface structures are located and marked. Calling 811 will only locate public utilities up to the meter point, which leaves all other buried infrastructure susceptible to damage during excavation activities.
Yes; all excavation activities require an 811 ticket to be placed. This notifies all member companies within the proposed area that work will be taking pace near their facilities.