MASS Dig Safe Regulations 4

Question 1

An excavator plans to dig on a Friday. When should the Dig Safe request be made to allow the 72-hour notice?

Accepted Answer

By the preceding Tuesday

Answer

Counting three full business days back from Friday lands on Tuesday, so the request should be in by then.

Question 2

Does Massachusetts Dig Safe law apply to a homeowner installing a fence post by hand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any excavation requires notification regardless of who digs

Answer

The law applies to all excavators including homeowners; any digging requires a Dig Safe notification.

Question 3

If utility markings have faded or been destroyed before digging is complete, what must the excavator do?

Accepted Answer

Submit a re-mark request to Dig Safe

Answer

When marks are no longer visible or reliable, the excavator must request a re-mark rather than guess.

Question 4

What is a key consequence of failing to call Dig Safe before excavating in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Fines and liability for damages, with penalties that can reach thousands of dollars

Answer

Failure to notify can result in significant fines and full liability for any damage caused.

Question 5

During an emergency such as a gas leak, what is the rule for Dig Safe notification?

Accepted Answer

Emergency excavation may proceed but Dig Safe must still be notified as soon as possible

Answer

Emergency digs to protect life or property may begin immediately, but Dig Safe must be notified promptly.

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