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Is the two second delay mean to apply to each direction, to and from the Excavation Hardware?
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• Yes, all signals must be delayed at least two seconds when transmitted to or transmitted from the Excavation Hardware.
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Does the power source voltage limit apply throughout the excavation hardware?
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• No, the voltage limit is intended only to apply to the actual power source (i.e. a battery). The purpose of this voltage limit is to avoid unsafe high voltage power sources such as batteries from being present at the event. Higher voltages may be u
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Who can apply for a Scheduled Excavation Permit?
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The owner always is the primary applicant. If the work is going to be performed by a contractor of the owner then the contractor shall join the owner as an applicant.
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Who can apply for an Emergency Excavation Permit?
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Only utility providers and their agents can apply for an emergency excavation permit.
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Can a contractor apply for an Emergency Excavation Permit?
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The contractor can apply for an Emergency Excavation Permit on behalf of the utility provider, if authorized by them.
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Can a contractor apply for a Scheduled Excavation Permit?
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The contractor can apply for a Scheduled Excavation Permit on behalf of the owner, if authorized, and for itself.
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How does the term "reasonable care apply to trenchless excavation such as horizontal directional drilling?
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• Staff defines trenchless excavation as any excavation method in which the excavator can not visually observe the cutting edge of the digging tool. Trenchless excavation includes HDD as well as cable plowing and cuts made with a rock saw. Reasonable
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