I need to dig in the immediate proximity of a marked underground facility. How do I know how deep the marked facilities are?
The depth of underground facilities is variable, therefore state law requires excavators to use non-mechanical means when digging within 18″ of a marked underground facility. The current depth of a facility might not be the same as when it was originally installed, due to soil erosion, grading and many other factors. To ensure the safety of excavators and avoid utility disruption, it makes sense to hand dig when working near an underground facility.
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