Chapter 5
5.1 811 Facility Locate Request91/
Practice Statement:
The excavator requests the location of underground facilities at each site by notifying the facility owner/operator through the 811 center. Unless otherwise specified in state/provincial law, the excavator calls the 811 center and requests an excavation start date, which is to be at least two working days, but not more than fourteen full working days, from the date of notice to the 811 center.
Practice Description:
Currently 50 states and 5 Canadian provinces have one call legislation and/or established 811 centers recognizing that excavation performed without prior notification poses a risk to public safety, excavators, and the environment, and can disrupt vital services provided by facility operators. Increased participation in this one call system provides for improved communication between excavators and facility operators necessary to reduce damage.
Reference:
- Existing state laws, including Ohio and West Virginia