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Before You Dig in Virginia

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

811 Center Information

Virginia 811

Legislative Information

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  • Legislative Statute
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 24"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
48 hours beginning after 7 am the next working day following notice
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

48 hours beginning after 7 am the next working day following notice
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 working days from 7 am the next working day following notice
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

15 working days from 7 am the next working day following notice
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 Virginia

Partner Since:
September 2005

Mission:
To operate a quality-driven, employee focused organization providing an underground damage prevention safety program for all Virginia stakeholders by continually improving the customer experience and the effectiveness of our quality management system.

Contact:

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