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Before You Dig in Illinois

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

811 Center Information

JULIE, Inc.

Serving the Illinois statewide.

811 Chicago

Serving the Chicago metro area.

Legislative Information

  • Legislative Statute #: 220 ILCS 50/1-14
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 36"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
48-hour notice (two working days), but no more than a 14-calendar day advance notice prior to the start of excavation
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

48-hour notice (two working days), but no more than a 14-calendar day advance notice prior to the start of excavation
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
Life of the ticket or until marks become indistinguishable.

Life of the ticket or until marks become indistinguishable.

Regional Partners

Geographic Location:
State of Illinois

Partner Since:
August 2003

Mission:
Damage Prevention Councils are a localized effort to bring together utility and excavation stakeholders to discuss locating issues, promote safe excavation procedures, and work together to minimize underground facility damages.

Contact:

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