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Before You Dig, contact us first

Contractors and other professionals should be well aware of the need to contact Arkansas 811 – but some still ignore the law and hope for the best. Do the right thing! Protect your company, protect others and prevent damage by contacting 811 before you dig, every time. Utility companies will locate their lines within two full working days, so you can get to work quickly while avoiding costly delays, fines and mandatory trainings.

Marking Colors

Locators use the APWA uniform color code to mark underground facilities. Each color used represents a different type of utility.

RED - Electric Power Lines, Conduit and Lighting Cables

ORANGE - Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines Cables

Yellow - Gas, Oil, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials

GREEN - Sewer and Drain Lines

BLUE - Potable (drinkable) Water

PURPLE - Reclaimed Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines

PINK - Temporary Survey Markings

WHITE - Proposed Excavation

know the law!

Have questions about the Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act? Click here to see a copy of the Arkansas state law.

Unmarked Lines?

A “Second Request” notice is used when a member operator has not been out to locate the area, and the two full working days notice has expired. Excavators will be asked what facilities have not been located.

important details

  • KNOW YOUR INFO

    The name, address and telephone number of the person providing the notice, and the contact name and number of someone that will be on site, if different.

    Who the work is being done for.

    The anticipated duration of the proposed excavation or demolition.

    The type of proposed excavation or demolition to be conducted.

    The location of the proposed excavation or demolition (including county, town, nearest intersection or cross street and directions to the site).

    Whether or not explosives are to be used in the proposed excavation or demolition.

    If you will be directional boring.

  • DAMAGE RESPONSE

    If damage occurs, stop work and contact the utility company and 811.

    If gas is escaping, call 911 immediately.