What is a No Response Notice (NRSP)?
To facilitate safety and damage prevention, effective May 1, 2024, Utah State Law requires excavators to submit a No Response Notice (NRSP) on the current locate request if the excavator…
Which facility companies/operators participate as members of Blue Stakes?
Blue Stakes currently has over 600 participating facility operators. There are large and small companies including gas, power, communications, water, sewer, municipalities, and more. Each participating member facility operator should…
What can be done about Locate Request Tickets that continue to be Updated after the work is completed and no visible work is being done?
It is important to reach out to the excavator making the requests directly and express your concerns about these excessive requests for markings, where work appears to be complete.
How do we check for delayed locate notifications?
The facility operator/locator should communicate the delay with the excavator through an email, phone call, or both. The facility operator/locator may additionally post information on our Electronic Positive Response (EPR)…
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 do I do if I have an emergency situation during the hours the Blue Stakes Center is closed?
Locate Requests are NOT created after hours by Blue Stakes. If an emergency excavation needs to be completed after hours, you will need to contact each facility operator directly to request the area…
What do the colored markings mean?
Facility Operators follow the APWA (American Public Works Association) standard to mark the locations of their underground facilities. The following colors are used: RED – Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit…