NC 811 Flashcards
Who is responsible for ensuring that facilities are properly marked?
811
How many days notice should you give to utilities owners before you dig if the site does not involve a subaqueous facility?
3 -12 full working days before commencement date
Who is responsible for making the call to the NC One-Call Center?
Anyone planning to dig in public spaces or in private easements
How many days notice should you give to utilities owners before you dig if the site does involve a subaqueous facility?
10 - 20 full working days before commencement date
Who do you call if the utility provider is not a member of the One-Call Center?
You must contact the utility owner
If an operator fails to respond to the Positive Response System, the excavator must wait how long after an additional call is made to the Notification Center?
3 hours
If an operator fails to respond to the Positive Response System, and the excavator is aware of or observes indications of an unmarked facility at the proposed excavation or demolition area
the excavator shall not begin excavation or demolition until an additional call is made to the Notification Center
Who is responsible for notifying the facility owner if damage is done or suspected?
The excavator
What color is the utility marking flag for a gas line?
yellow
What color is the utility marking flag for electric power lines?
Red
What color is the utility marking flag for potable water?
Blue
What color is the utility marking flag for sewer lines?
Green
What color is the utility marking flag for temporary survey markings?
pink
Which of the following will be asked for when a ticket notification is being made?
All of these. Excavator information, email address, and county and subdivision.
When crossing underground utilities within the tolerance zone, what type of tools should be used?
Hand tools until the marked facility is exposed