MASS Dig Safe Regulations 5

Question 1

What does the acronym 'APWA' stand for in the context of utility marking colors?

Accepted Answer

American Public Works Association

Answer

The American Public Works Association established the uniform color code used for utility markings.

Question 2

An excavator using a backhoe must do what once digging reaches the tolerance zone of a marked line?

Accepted Answer

Switch to careful hand digging to expose the line

Answer

Within the tolerance zone, mechanical equipment must stop and the line must be exposed by hand to avoid damage.

Question 3

Who pays for the utility companies to locate and mark their lines after a Dig Safe request?

Accepted Answer

The utility owners provide marking at no charge to the excavator

Answer

Member utilities mark their own facilities at no cost to the person making the Dig Safe request.

Question 4

If a contractor abandons a job and resumes weeks later past the 30-day window, what must happen?

Accepted Answer

A new Dig Safe notification must be filed

Answer

Once the validity period expires, a fresh notification is required before resuming excavation.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'excavation' under Dig Safe rules?

Accepted Answer

Any operation that moves earth, rock, or other material below the surface

Answer

Excavation broadly includes any activity that disturbs the ground such as digging, trenching, grading, or boring.

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