Is white lining required by the law?
Pre-marking a location will save valuable resources and time. It will also help to reduce unnecessary overmarking for the type of work being completed. While white lining or pre-marking the…
How deep can I dig before I need a Locate Request Ticket?
The Utah Damage to Underground Utility Facilities Act requires anyone engaged in “an operation in which earth, rock, or other material on or below the ground is moved or displaced…
How long is a Locate Request Ticket valid for?
A request expires 21 calendar days from the day it was submitted (queued to be delivered) to the member facility operators. The Legal date/time, Update by date/time, and expiration (Good…
Will private lines be marked after I have a Locate Request Ticket?
Utah law requires facility operators to mark only the lines that they own and maintain. This usually means up to the meter. Underground lines that extend beyond the meter or…
Do I need to call 911 if I damage an underground utility?
The Utah state law explains it this way: 54-8a-7. Notice of damage — Repairs. (https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title54/Chapter8A/54-8a-S7.html) (1) An excavator performing an excavation that results in contact or damage to a facility…
Is it a requirement to have a Locate Request Ticket with Blue Stakes prior to potholing?
Yes indeed! The Utah Damage to Underground Utility Facilities Act requires anyone engaging in any operation in which earth, rock, or other material on or below the ground is moved…
What is the process to contact Blue Stakes in an emergency for a locate request if it is after hours?
See General FAQ #14 for information about after-hours emergencies.
What should I do if I damage a line?
Utah Law specifies that if a facility is damaged during excavation, the excavator should immediately inform the appropriate facility operator directly so the facility line can be repaired and immediately…
What should I do if the markings are faded or have been destroyed?
It is the excavator’s responsibility to respect and protect the markings. If the markings have faded or been destroyed by weather, traffic, or excavation, the excavator should contact Blue Stakes…