We’re building a new fence and will be digging post holes soon. How can we find out if there are any buried utilities in the way?
A—Anyone who damages an underground utility such as electric lines, cable television, telephone, sewer, gas, or water lines is liable for damages. Fortunately, you can protect yourself by making a single telephone call to an organization which will notify all utilities in the state. The utility owners are then required to mark the location of their utilities within two business days so you can avoid them with your excavations or post holes. Simply dial 811, or logon to www.uncc2.org for the Utility Notification Center of Colorado, at least three business days before you dig. Exceptions may be made for shorter notification time in case of true emergency. You will need the following information: Phone number and address, alternate phone, type of work to be done, whether explosives will be involved, nearest intersecting street, location on the property of the excavation, date of proposed excavation, and legal description of the property if available. Mark your proposed excavation on the g
