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Sample Staking Instructions Diagrams

By adminMarch 15, 2018

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What terminology do the utilities and Blue Stakes use to describe the area to be marked?

By March 15, 2018

The following are explanations of important terms used by the Blue Stakes location center. Use these terms correctly to describe the area you need checked for utility lines: Front: From…

Ticket Field Explanation

By March 15, 2018

Click here to open a PDF file showing an explanation of all of the ticket fields.

What map data does Blue Stakes use?

By adminMarch 15, 2018

Blue Stakes uses GIS data provided by the State of Utah’s Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) in its mapping system. AGRC compiles official map data from local government sources, including…

Can I provide GPS latitude/longitude coordinates for my dig site location?

By March 15, 2018

Coordinates can be provided from a GPS unit in NAD83 format to identify a rural area or other location that does not have an address. The location must be pre-marked…

How deep are the utility lines?

By March 15, 2018

The depth of utilities varies by location and by type of utility. An underground pipe or cable may no longer be at the same depth as when it was originally…

What do I do if I have an emergency situation during the hours the Blue Stakes Center is closed?

By adminMarch 15, 2018

You must contact the appropriate utility companies individually and ask them to mark their lines. To look up the utility owners in your area, use the Utility Contact Information Lookup…

What should I do if I damage a line?

By March 15, 2018

Utah Law specifies that if a utility line is damaged during excavation, the excavator should immediately inform the appropriate utility owner so the line can be repaired and immediately call…

What is the cost to have an area marked?

By March 15, 2018

Member utility companies will mark their lines at no cost. If you need the lines remarked as you continue excavating, they will be marked again at no charge. However, if…

What are my responsibilities when requesting an area to be checked for lines?

By March 15, 2018

Provide correct address information and correct staking instructions. Listen carefully when the Blue Stakes Operator verifies the address and staking instructions. Provide valid contact information and respond to questions from…

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