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Before You Dig in Delaware

Explore damage prevention information, local contacts and rules for safe digging in Delaware.

811 Center Information

Delmarva 811

  • 811 or 800-282-8555 (DE) or 800-441-8555 (ESMD)
  • Visit Website
  • M -F 0700 - 1700
    Emergency Ticket: 24/7
  • PO Box 600
    Greenwood, DE 19950
  • Jason Lyon, Board President

Legislative Information

  • Underground Utility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, Title 26
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 24"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
2 Business Days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

2 Business Days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid
10 business days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

10 business days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Regional Partners

Geographic Location:
State of Delaware (DE) & Eastern Shore of Maryland (ESMD)

Partner Since:
May 2006

Mission:
To educate members of the public, contractors, utilities, locators and other persons and/or entities who would be involved in planned or emergency excavation or emergency demolition activities regarding the legal requirements and mechanics of underground facility identification. To promote public safety by providing education regarding underground facility location and identification, encouraging membership and full participation of underground facility owners and operators in the Corporation. To serve the public and its members by seeking methods to prevent the interruption of utility and other services, and injury or damage associated with the lack of identification of underground facilities.

Contact:

  • Jason Lyon
    Utility Service Protection Center of Delmarva, Inc. (aka Delmarva 811)

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