Spring projects are in full swing, and whether you’re planting a tree, installing a fence, or starting a landscaping project, safety starts with a simple step: call 811 before you dig.
Before any excavation, follow this simple Guide to Safe Digging:
- Mark your dig area in white paint.
- Two business days before you dig, call 811.
- Do not dig until all known utilities are marked.
- Maintain your marks.
- Determine the precise location of marked utilities by hand digging.
- Use hand tools when digging within 24 inches of either side of the marks.
Washington State law requires at least 2 full business days’ notice (but no more than 10) before digging—excluding weekends and holidays.
Taking a few extra steps can help prevent outages, costly repairs, and serious injuries.
Learn more or submit a request at DigSafeWA.com and make safe digging part of every project this season.
