What is the number to call before you dig in Colorado?

800-922-1987
At least 3 business days before you plan to dig, make your locate request online with the Utility Notification Center of Colorado (Colorado 811). You can also make requests by calling 8-1-1 or 800-922-1987.

How long is a locate ticket good for in Colorado?

30 days
Respect and protect the marks. Your locate ticket is valid for 30 days or as long as marks are visible within that 30 period. You must request a refresh of your marks if your locate ticket has expired, or if your marks have been destroyed.

How much do locates cost?

FAQ- How much does a locate request through Alberta One Call cost? Answer: Our service is FREE! The buried utility owners who have registered their lines with Alberta One Call pay a small fee every time they are notified.

What is a 811 number?

811 is the national call-before-you-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center’s website before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.

How deep are electrical lines buried in Colorado?

These are general guidelines for how deeply most utility lines are buried. Confirm with local companies because grade changes completed after lines were laid may alter depth. Electric: Minimum of 18 inches, 36 preferred. Gas: No standard depth; 24 inches average, 36 preferred.

How deep can you dig in Colorado?

Water: 36 inches is national standard; can be any depth if not subject to freeze. Telephone: If line is in conduit, can safely be at any depth; without conduit, should be at least 24 inches. (Ours is one to two inches under the soil surface and impossible to miss when digging.)

What is the tolerance zone in Colorado?

Colorado law requires you to use reasonable care when digging within 18” of the marked utilities. This area is known as the tolerance zone and hand digging is suggested.

Do locates expire?

Locate markings are valid up to 14 DAYS (non-business) after being placed. There may be companies who have underground facilities in your work area that do not subscribe to Alberta One-Call.

How long do locates last?

Excavators that abuse the Damage Prevention Process by placing frequent requests for locates where no ground disturbance is taking place, or planned within the 30 day lifespan of locates, may incur charges from the operators of the buried utilities. Most utility operators charge for locating customer-owned utilities.

How to call the utility locator in Colorado?

If you’re digging deep or even just a few inches, you must contact Colorado 811 to have underground utilities marked. iDig811 is designed for residential and professional excavators to easily and quickly submit a utility request online. We are 100% operational during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Is there a locate company in Colorado 811?

Colorado 811 does not provide locate services. Locate services are provided by firms who are independent of CO811. CO811 only provides notice of intended excavations to underground facility owners when notified by excavators.

Are there private locate companies in the state of Colorado?

However, this is not an inclusive list of private locate companies in the state. There may be private utility companies within your dig area. Private utilities are owned by the owner of the property and will not be marked when you contact 811. It is your responsibility to have private utilities located.

How to contact the Colorado Department of revenue?

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