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Before You Dig in Tennessee

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811 Center Information

Tennessee 811

Legislative Information

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  • Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act - 65-31-101
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 24"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
No less than 3 working days and no more than 10 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.

No less than 3 working days and no more than 10 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
15 calender days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

15 calender 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 Tennessee

Partner Since:
April 2003

Mission:
The mission of Tennessee Damage Prevention Committee is to protect underground utilities by discussion, evaluation, and dissemination of damage data, Common Ground Alliance best practices and concerns of all stakeholders in the Great State of Tennessee. Additionally, Tennessee Damage Prevention Committee helps direct education and awareness efforts of Tennessee One Call System, Inc.

Contact:

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