RCW 19.122 requires that anyone digging deeper than 12 inches must call for locates 2 business days before they dig.
Call before beginning any excavation to avoid damage to underground facilities, service interruptions, and bodily injury.
This includes digging for:
- Fences
- Decks
- Trees
- Sheds
- Wells or septic tanks
- Sprinkler systems
- Shops
- Barns
- Garages
- Greenhouses
- Any project that requires excavating deeper than 12 inches
When You Call
- Be prepared to pinpoint the location of your dig site
- Describe the type of work to be done
- Plan your start date and time
Call (800) 424-5555 or visit the Call Before You Dig website and follow their instructions 2 business days before you dig.
It doesn’t cost anything to call in a locate request. With one quick telephone call, all utilities in your area will be notified to come and mark the location of their lines.