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How far down is safe to dig?
between 24 and 36 inches
In reality experts recommend a depth of between 24 and 36 inches, making this project one of the more risky projects in terms of potential underground utility damage.
Can you till without calling 811?
Be sure to check with your contractor or landscaper to make sure that they will contact 811 a few business days before digging begins – whether it means you making the call, or your contractor doing so. Never let digging work begin without contacting 811! It’s not worth the risk.
How deep can I dig without calling Julie?
State law requires you to notify JULIE at least two but not more than 14 business days before any digging project regardless of the project size or depth….When Should I Contact JULIE?
| TREES AND SHRUBS | FENCING |
|---|---|
| TENTS | LANDSCAPING |
Does it cost money to call 811?
811 is a free service managed by Underground Service Alert and available to everyone. After you call, Underground Service Alert will contact PG&E and other companies that have underground lines in your area. Representatives will then mark the location of their underground lines so you can avoid them and dig safely.
How much does Julie cost?
How much does it cost to use JULIE? It’s a FREE service. The notification to JULIE and the locating services provided by our utility members are free to homeowners and professional excavators.
How far underground are utility lines?
In addition, National Codes dictate the depth, below ground, these lines must be buried. Some low voltage underground circuits could be as shallow as 18 inches, while most higher voltage circuits will be deeper than 24 inches.
How deep can you dig without calling JULIE?
State law requires you to notify JULIE at least two but not more than 14 business days before any digging project regardless of the project size or depth….When Should I Contact JULIE?
| TREES AND SHRUBS | FENCING |
|---|---|
| DECKS AND PATIOS | ROOM ADDITIONS |
| SWING SETS | MAILBOX POSTS |
| SIGNS AND SHEDS | GARDENS |
| FOUNTAINS | SWIMMING POOLS |
How deep are utilities buried in Illinois?
between 26 and 36 inches
That holds true for any buried line. AT spokesman Jim Kimberly said there are several factors that influence the depths, such as city or county regulations or local topography, “but our standard in Illinois is between 26 and 36 inches for direct-buried cable placed by trenching or chisel-plowing.
How deep are electric cables buried?
Buried cables Where it is decided that cables will be buried in the ground, the cables should be routed such that they are not likely to be damaged by any foreseeable disturbance and should be buried at sufficient depth (normally taken as not less than 600 mm).
How deep is power line to my house?
Some low voltage underground circuits could be as shallow as 18 inches, while most higher voltage circuits will be deeper than 24 inches. If there are underground electrical circuits on your property, pay attention to where they are located.
Do I need to call 811 before digging?
The only time you don’t need to call is if you’ve called 811 or local utility providers so recently that all utility lines are still visibly marked. Always call 811 before you dig. Because of erosion and time, some utility lines are located mere inches below the surface. Also, depending on your state regulations, call-before-you-dig is the law.
Do you have to call 911 if you dig up a pipe?
DIAL 811 SO YOU DON’T NEED 911 How appropriate – and handy – that that the designated phone number for this is 811. That’s because if you call 811 before you dig, you will not likely have to call 911 after you dig to report that someone’s been hurt when striking a gas pipe or electrical line.
Who do I call before I dig up my house?
Hold up just a minute! Before you get your shovel out, you may need to call 811, the CALL BEFORE YOU DIG service. Even though you are the king or queen of your “castle,” you might be surprised at what buried “treasures,” are just underneath the ground.
How long do I have to call to request a dig?
You are required to call at least two business days before you begin to dig. When you call, the call center, which services Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and Montana, will answer questions and set your request in motion.