What happens once a Dig Permit is submitted?
• Once a dig permit is submitted it is handed over to David Kendrick and a map of the area is created. • A copy of the permit and map is then faxed over to the CaTS Telecommunications Department so that they can review it for any telecommunication lines that may be in that area. CaTS has their own locating equipment and locates all of their own lines. • The area is preliminarily checked to make sure that it is marked with white paint, if it is not the submitter of the permit is notified and told to mark the area in question. The 72 hour waiting period does not begin until the area has been marked. • The area is checked for OUPS markings and the WSU utilities are marked by Engineering and Construction and CaTS. The Dig Permit is then signed and dated by Engineering & Construction and CaTS. • The Permit is turned over to the Project Manager and work is allowed to proceed. By law, everyone MUST contact the Ohio Utilities Protection Service, 1-800-362-2764, at least 48 hours but no more th
