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Excavator Responsibilities
Prior to excavation, anyone planning to do demolition work or excavate with mechanical equipment is required to:
- Mark the area of proposed work with white paint, chalk or flags prior to calling,
- Give notice to the Arkansas One-Call Call Center (800-482-8998 or ETicket) at least two, but not more than 10, working days before starting the work, and
- Provide accurate and specific information concerning the site and the extent or scope of the work.
- Provide correct address/directions to the work site.
- Provide where on the site the work will take place.
Once an AOC reference or ticket number is created for a job:
- Call in a new locate request if additional areas outside the scope of the original ticket need to be marked,
- Renew a locate request if work does not start within 10 working days,
- Renew a locate request anytime markings are no longer visible and work is continuing,
- Renew a locate request if work will continue past 20 working days,
- Use an excavation method approved by the utility owner or hand dig within 18 inches either side of the markings (safety zone),
and
- Notify the utility owner immediately if damage occurs. If the damage permits the escape of hazardous gas or liquid, the
police and fire departments must also be immediately notified.
- Establish and maintain communication and coordination on projects that are delayed or lengthy until the project is
completed.