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Before You Dig in New York

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

811 Center Information

UDig NY

Serving the state of New York with the exception of New York City and Long Island.

New York 811, Inc.

Serving New York City and Long Island.

Legislative Information

  • Legislative Statute #:16 NYCRR Part 753
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 24"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
2 full-working days, excluding day of call
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

2 full-working days, excluding day of call
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 Working Days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

10 Working 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 New York

Partner Since:
April 2004

Mission:
To build strong grassroots presence through the promotion and education of subsurface damage prevention in regional areas of the State. Thereby, providing members an arena to meet and network on a regular basis to resolve roadblocks in underground damage prevention (be proactive).

Contact:

Geographic Location:
New York City and Long Island

Partner Since:
March 2017

Mission:
New York 811’s Damage Prevention Committee provides an open forum for its members to share ideas, strategies and solutions to prevent damage to underground facilities during excavation. Committee members include underground facility owners and operators, New York 811 representatives, excavators, contractors, government agencies and other interested individuals.

Contact:

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