Dig-Tess means the Dig-Tess Center, a damage prevention service, and TESS, the Texas Excavation Safety System, Inc. Save. Copy.
How much does it cost for 811?
Calling 811 is free—the cost is paid by utility companies to protect you and your employees or tenants.
What happens if you dig without calling 811?
It's required by law to call 811, so failure to notify can also result in fines, something that's sure to grab homeowners' attention. Of course, the worst-case scenario is that damage resulting from a no call excavation leads to serious injury or death.
Who is responsible for calling 811?
Property owners can call 811 requesting private locates for any non-utility owned facilities (such as underground power or gas lines to an outbuilding). If you expose gas or electric lines that haven't been marked, or damage a line, stop excavating and call the utility immediately.May 10, 2018
What is Dig Tess?
Dig-Tess means the Dig-Tess Center, a damage prevention service, and TESS, the Texas Excavation Safety System, Inc. Save. Copy.
How do you dig in 811?
You must contact 811. When you dial 811, you will automatically be connected to a representative from your state's 811 center who will ask you simple questions about the location and details of your digging project. If you make your request online, you will enter the same information into a form.
How do you get your utilities marked?
Anyone who plans to dig should call 811 or go to their state 811 center's website before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don't unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.
Is calling 811 illegal?
It's required by law to call 811, so failure to notify can also result in fines, something that's sure to grab homeowners' attention. Of course, the worst-case scenario is that damage resulting from a no call excavation leads to serious injury or death.
How long is an 811 ticket good for in Texas?
14 days
What happens when you call 811?
When you dial 811, you will automatically be connected to a representative from your state's 811 center who will ask you simple questions about the location and details of your digging project. If you make your request online, you will enter the same information into a form.