underground facilities; excavations; notification
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill updates Arizona’s laws regarding underground facilities and excavations to improve safety and prevent damage. It requires more detailed notification procedures before digging, establishes a system for coordinating excavations with underground utility operators, and outlines penalties for failing to comply. Specifically, it introduces a ‘large project’ designation for significant excavation activities and mandates the use of a one-call notification center to ensure utilities are located before digging.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘large project’ designation for excavations exceeding certain size or duration criteria.
- Requires excavators to notify a one-call notification center before digging to locate underground facilities.
- Mandates the use of a ‘large project coordination meeting’ to discuss potential conflicts and marking plans.
- Introduces a ‘large project ticket’ system for tracking and managing excavation requests.
- Specifies methods for locating underground facilities, including using installation records and electronic locating devices.
- Creates a ‘one-call notification center’ to facilitate communication between excavators and utility operators.
- Establishes civil penalties for violations of the bill’s requirements.
- Defines key terms related to underground facilities and excavation processes.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Construction companies
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