Dec 7, 20223 minHand DiggingEach utility owner has their own set of rules on how you should excavate around their buried infrastructure.
Oct 4, 20223 minRisky Business: Utility "Clears"Everyone on a ground disturbance project must know how to identify potential easements and manage them within the utility locate system.
Dec 8, 20211 minThe Complete Locate Package: A Critical StepKnowing what a locate package consists of and how to review it, is a critical step in damage prevention. The OUINS Act clearly states...
Nov 25, 20211 minManaging Utility Locate LimitationsPublic and Private Locate Technicians sometimes state a limitation on their report with respect to unknown or known buried facilities.
Nov 16, 20212 minUtility Mark Tolerance ZonesUtility owners provide a tolerance distance on their locate reports as a safety precaution, for various reasons, to ensure that their...
Oct 29, 20214 minHomeowners Guide for Utility LocatesGetting public locates for your project can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. Whether you are requesting public...
Oct 22, 20212 minUtility Mark Colour CodeWhen you go for a walk, do you ever think of what those coloured lines painted on the sidewalk or street mean?
Mar 12, 20217 minPrivate Utility Locate GuidelineINTRODUCTION The private locate industry is like the old Wild West; there are no specific regulations, guidelines, standards, or best...