It is important for the excavator to examine the site for markings and check any communications from the facility operators in response to the Locate Request. See FAQ #7. If an excavator is aware of or observes indications of a facility that was not marked in the work area covered by a current locate request, they are required to submit a No Response Notice (NRSP) before they can start digging and provide which facility operator(s) or facility type(s) have not responded or marked. This can be done anytime online at https://otr.bluestakes.org/ or by calling 811 during business hours.
According to the Utah Code Title 54, Chapter 8a, Damage to Underground Utility Facilities Act:
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- Excavators are required to submit a No Response Notice to Blue Stakes if they are aware of or observe any unmarked facilities in their work area before they may begin excavating.
- Excavators are required to provide to Blue Stakes which member facility operator(s) or member facility type(s) have not marked.
- Blue Stakes is required to send the No Response Notice only to those member facility operators or member facility types indicated by the excavator.
- The notified member facility operators are required to respond and/or mark their facilities within 4 business hours of the No Response Notice. Member Facility Operators click here for more information: Facility Operator FAQ