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North Carolina 811, Inc.

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3 working days not including weekends and holidays
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

3 working days not including weekends and holidays
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
28 calendar days including the legal start date, weekends, and holidays
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

28 calendar days including the legal start date, weekends, and holidays
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

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