Before you dig in louisiana explore damage prevention information, local contacts and rules for safe digging in louisiana. La one call is a free service to help you dig safely We alert our members so that they can mark nearby underground facilities before you start Contacting 811 before digging is the single most critical action an excavator can take to help ensure their health and safety are protected, while at the same time preventing financial harm and environmental impact. But how does calling 811 before you dig help, and what’s required for underground facility owners and contractors performing excavation work Continue reading for a brief summary of the louisiana underground utilities and facilities damage prevention law (la
40:1749.11, et seq.) (“dig law”). Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants contacting 811 by phone or online Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree, and laying a patio are just some examples of digging projects that require a free 811 request at least a few days before breaking ground. 11 is gone, but louisiana 811 hopes that the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to contact 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. There are more than one football field’s length (100 billion feet of underground utilities) buried utilities for every man woman and child in the united states Before you dig, call 811.
(defines the period of time the locate paperwork and/or marks [paint, flags,etc.] are valid while they are maintained and clearly visible Determined by regional legislation and/or best practices.)
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