Every Dig Calls for 811 Installing a fence or mailbox, starting a garden or building a deck, all require a call to Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before you begin digging to get public facilities marked and located. In fact, it’s the law. Sunshine 811 does not locate or mark underground facilities.
Is there a Miss Dig in Florida?
Here’s the step-by-step process of exactly how it works. Failure to call 811 before digging results in Floridians unintentionally hitting underground utility lines, which can lead to injury, penalties, repair costs, and inconvenient utility service interruptions.
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.
How deep should water lines be buried in Florida?
12 inches
Water service pipe shall be installed not less than 12 inches (305 mm) deep or less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the frost line.
How much is Miss Dig?
Calling 811 is free—the cost is paid by utility companies to protect you and your employees or tenants.
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.
Is PEX piping allowed in Florida?
The new code allows for aluminum and plastic (but not under gas fired heaters). Press fit joints are now an acceptable pipe joining method for copper tubing, CPVC plastic pipe and PEX plastic.
Can I use PEX in Florida?
– Pex is flexible and will expand and contract allowing for less drywall repair and it holds up great in the heat in the attic of the Florida sun. While we are strive to accommodate our customers wants and will repipe in the CPVC if requested but we strongly recommend the use of Zurn Pex Piping and Fittings.
How deep should utilities be buried?
Common utility services such as electricity, gas, water and communications cable are usually buried at a depth of 200 – 600mm beneath the surface. Striking even domestic power or gas supplies is a serious health and safety issue that can result in serious injury or even death.
