How deep can you dig in your back yard?
However, for practical purposes (leaving the legal requirements aside), it is generally safe to dig holes no more than 300mm deep (12 inches) on your property, and it’s much safer and non-risky to dig holes no more than 100mm deep (4 inches).
How do I dig in my backyard?
811 is a free service managed by Underground Service Alert and available to everyone. After you call, Underground Service Alert will contact PG&E and other companies that have underground lines in your area. Representatives will then mark the location of their underground lines so you can avoid them and dig safely.
How do I know where I can dig in my yard?
811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.
How much does Dig Safe cost?
Dig Safe is a free service, funded entirely by its member utility companies. (Note: Dig Safe does not mark utility lines.) It’s a risk to make faulty assumptions about when to notify Dig Safe. That’s why state law requires you to notify Dig Safe for even small projects, like installing a mailbox or planting shrubs.
What is dig alert?
For Homeowners You can prevent damage to underground utilities and avoid service interruptions simply by utilizing DigAlert Direct or calling 811 two (2) working days NOT including the date of notification (4216.2(b)) prior to starting your excavation. This is a 100\% free service, and more importantly-it’s the law.
How do I find a buried gas line?
Calling the 811 Hotline The best way to locate gas and other utility lines that are underground before you dig is by calling 811. When you make a free call to this federally designated number, your address, information on where you’re planning to dig and other information will be sent to any affected utility operators.
Is Dig Safe free?
Is there a penalty for not calling 811?
In addition to the risk of serious injury, not calling 811 could result in fines up to $10,000 and the cost to repair any damages.
How deep is the gas line in my yard?
On average, main gas lines are usually found at least 24 inches deep, while service lines are usually 18 inches deep.
How do I find a residential gas line?
At least three full working days before you start your project, visit Alberta One Call or call 1-800-242-3447 to request utility locates. A representative will contact you, or visit your project site, to mark the approximate location of Apex Utilities’ buried natural gas pipelines.
How do I find underground power lines?