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Before You Dig in Iowa

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

811 Center Information

Iowa One Call

Legislative Information

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  • Legislative Statute #: Chapter 480, Iowa Code
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 18"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
2 working 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 working 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
25 calendar days from the date the notice is made to the Iowa One Call Notification center
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

25 calendar days from the date the notice is made to the Iowa One Call Notification center
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 Iowa

Partner Since:
August 2007

Mission:
The mission of the CGI is to promote public safety through damage prevention and shared responsibility, while utilizing the Common Ground Alliance's Best Practices for advancing Underground Utility Safety in the State of Iowa.

Contact:

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