Title 54 Public Utilities Chapter 8a Damage to Underground Utility Facilities Section 5.5 Determining the precise location of marked underground facilities.
54-8a-5.5.Determining the precise location of marked underground facilities.
(1) (a) An excavator may not use any power-operated or power-driven excavating or
boring equipment within 24 inches of the markings made in accordance with Section 54-8a-5
unless the excavator determines the exact location of the underground facility by excavating with
hand tools to confirm that the excavation will not damage the underground facilities.
(b) An operator may waive, in writing or electronically, the requirement that the
excavator determine the exact location of the underground facilities by excavating with hand
tools.
(2) Power-operated or power-driven excavating or boring equipment may be used for the
removal of any existing pavement if there is no underground facility contained in the pavement,
as marked by the operator.
(3) The excavator may use power-operated or power-driven excavating or boring
equipment within 24 inches of the markings only:
(a) to a depth agreed upon by the operator; and
(b) if allowed by the operator.
Amended by Chapter 344, 2008 General Session
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