Natural Gas Safety: Call Before You Dig.
Tennessee state law requires anyone about to engage in digging, excavation or any type of activity that could damage underground utility lines to notify the utility
companies in that area of their intent to dig not less than three business days before the work is
to begin. The Tennessee One-Call system was created to provide advance notification service to member
utilities, such as Upper Cumberland Gas, throughout the state.
Tennessee One-Call will gather
information from you about your planned work and send it to member utilities in the area where you
plan to dig. UC Gas and other member utilities will then locate their facilities at the proposed
excavation site with paint or flags so you can avoid them during your excavation. There is no
charge to contact Tennessee One-Call and no charge for UC Gas to locate its lines.
"Call Before You Dig" by dialing 1-800-351-1111 to reach Tennessee One-Call three business days before you plan to dig.
Then, wait for UC Gas to mark the lines. If you have a cell phone and your service is with Cingular Wireless you can reach the Tennessee One-Call System by dialing #DIG (#344).
Important: Violation of the "Call Before You Dig" Act is a Class A misdemeanor and subject to a fine up to $2,500 and/or imprisonment for 48 hours.
| COLOR CODE OF MARKED UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES | ||
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White - Proposed excavation | |
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Pink - Temporary survey markings | |
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Red - Electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables | |
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Yellow - Gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous materials | |
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Orange - Communication, alarm, or signal lines, cables or conduit | |
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Blue - Potable water | |
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Purple - Reclaimed water, irrigation, and slurry lines | |
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Green - Sewer and drain lines | |
