How deep are the utility lines?
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?
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 is the cost to have an area marked?
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…
I’m not sure if all utility lines have been marked. What should I do?
Blue Stakes recommends that excavators perform a thorough visual inspection of the entire dig site area to determine if all underground utility facilities have been located prior to beginning excavation.…
What about private utility lines?
Utah law only requires utility owners to mark the lines that they own and maintain. This usually means up to the meter. Underground lines that extend beyond the meter or…
I’m not digging very deep. Do I need to call?
Yes. You should call no matter how deep you are digging, since many cables and pipes lie at extremely shallow depths. Utah law defines “excavation” as “an operation in which…