§ 54-8a-5.5. Determining the precise location of marked underground facilities.

(1) 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:

(a) 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; or

(b) the operator provides an excavator with written or electronic notice waiving 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.

Amended by Chapter 426, 2011 General Session