Who do I call before dig in California?
811
To ensure that you remain safe when doing any digging projects, always call 811 first. 811 is a free service managed by Underground Service Alert and available to everyone.
How do I get a DigAlert?
You can initiate a ticket by either utilizing DigAlert Direct or by calling 811 or 800-422-4133 to start a DigAlert® Ticket. Wait the Required Time: Legally, you must wait two (2) working days NOT including the date of notification (4216.2(b)) for members to mark their underground facilities.
How long is a 811 ticket good for in California?
28 days
Agriculture and 811 Safety. Excavation work in California, which includes agricultural activities, has required a “call before you dig” ticket since the 1980’s. Standard tickets are valid for 28 days and can be renewed if work is ongoing.
How do you call a DigAlert?
To call in a new, renew or add/change any DigAlert® ticket, please call 811 or 800-422-4133.
How deep can you dig in your backyard in California?
There is no legal minimum depth that you can dig before calling 811. This is due to the fact that environmental conditions such as ground settlement, rainfall, floods, surface runoff, soil erosion and deposits can change the depth of topsoil, reducing or increasing the cover for underground services.
What is the call before you dig phone number?
811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.
How do I call 811 if I want to dig underground?
Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website a few business days before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line. 811 protects you and your community!
Where can I find information about safe digging in California?
Explore damage prevention information, local contacts and rules for safe digging in California. Serving Northern and Central California, from the California/Oregon border south to Kern and San Luis Obispo county. USA North 811 811 or 800-642-2444
How do I contact PG&E If I want to dig underground?
To ensure that you remain safe when doing any digging projects, always call 811 first. 811 is a free service managed by Underground Service Alert and available to everyone. After you call, Underground Service Alert will contact PG&E and other companies that have underground lines in your area.