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Before You Dig in Idaho

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

811 Center Information

Dig Line, Inc.

Serving Idaho State-wide with the exception of the five northernmost counties.

North Idaho 811

Serving Shoshone and Benewah Counties.

Dig Safe North Idaho 811

Serving Bonner, Boundary, and Kootenai counties.

Legislative Information

  • Legislative Statute: Chapter 22, Section 55-2201 through 55-2210
  • 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
4 weeks
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

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

Regional Partners

Geographic Location:
States of Washington, Oregon and Idaho

Partner Since:
August 2003

Mission:
The Northwest Region Common Ground Alliance (NWCGA) is comprised of industry leaders from the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Our mission is to encourage operators of one-call notification programs, all excavators, and underground facility owner/operators to adopt and implement practices identified in the Common Ground Alliance best practices report.

Contact:

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