Call 811 before you dig

Accidents involving contact with underground electrical power lines not only can damage equipment, but also cause serious injuries and even death. Be sure you know what to do if someone comes into contact with an energized power line.

If you damage an underground facility while digging, you may be liable to the owner. To avoid such damage, be sure to locate underground facilities before you begin digging by calling 811. It is a free service that will mark the underground lines and pipes of participating utility services to ensure you are digging in accordance with the law.

Underground Dig-In Law

Below are links to the Underground Dig-In Law. Sections of the law may be revised or repealed.

Section 40-360.21. Definitions.

Section 40-360-22. Excavation in public street, alley, right-of-way or utility easement; determining location of underground facilities; providing information.

Section 40-360.23. Making excavation in careful, prudent manner; liability for negligence; notice; response; obliteration of marks; representative availability.

Section 40-360.24. Notice of damage to underground facility.

Section 40-360.26. Damage of underground facility; liability to owner, homeowner exemption.

Section 40-360.28. Civil penalty; liability.