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Call Before You Dig

It's the law – call 811 before you dig

Call 811Are you are planning to install a pool or begin other construction on your property? If so, remember that Florida law states excavators MUST call to get underground utility lines marked at a dig site prior to digging.

To determine the location of Tampa Electric and other underground utility service lines in Florida, call toll-free 811. Check with your contractor prior to excavation because, as a homeowner, YOU may be responsible for making that call.

Every digging project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. It’s the law. Installing a mailbox, putting in a fence, building a deck and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to 811 before starting.

View the color code for marking underground utility lines established by the American Public Works Association.

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