Anyone digging must contact OKIE811 to have facility operators locate and mark their underground lines.
The Importance of Safe Digging
Planning is key to successful and safe excavation. OKIE811 makes it easy
to submit line locate requests before you dig.
811 is a FREE service!
Contacting OKIE811 is easier and faster than ever. OKIE811 offers
convenient online tools and features that allow excavators to submit
locate requests quickly and efficiently. Simply visit the online portal
to get started.
Roles and Responsibilities
When using OKIE811, excavators must follow four easy steps to properly plan the excavation and help keep everyone safe. Underground facility owners also play an important role in the process, working to protect both you and their underground facilities.
•It is not the responsibility of your client to request the one-call notification.
•Submit a line locate request at least three business days before commencing work, excluding weekends and holidays.
•When working in rural areas, provide accurate driving directions with distances and cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).
•Adhere to the tolerance zone when digging around utility locate markings.
•Before beginning excavation, confirm the responses from all notified utilities.
Irth 811spotter – The Strategic Contractor Ticket Management Partner of OKIE811
Managing 811 tickets across multiple jobs is complex, but it doesn’t have to be.
811spotter automates the administrative work that slows contractors down, giving
your office and field one place to manage tickets, utility responses, renewals,
and documentation so projects keep moving without unnecessary delays.
Irth has partnered with OKIE811 to support contractors in managing,
tracking, and renewing 811 tickets, helping crews across Oklahoma dig safer,
stay compliant, and get more done.
What contractors use it for:
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Track every ticket in one place, with real-time status, utility responses,
and expiration dates. -
Receive automatic alerts for renewals, updates, and clearances, with no more
missed notifications. -
Connect directly with OKIE811 to pull ticket data automatically, with no
duplicate entry. -
Give field crews access to the same information with iOS and Android apps
for photo uploads and on-site updates.
Uniform Color Code
The American Public Works Association (APWA) developed a uniform color code for temporarily marking underground facilities before excavation. Using consistent colors helps excavators, surveyors, and engineers quickly identify the type of facility present, reduce the risk of damage, and help protect workers and the public.
Underground utilities may be identified using paint, flags, surface markers, and other temporary markings. These markings indicate the approximate location and route of buried facilities so excavators can plan and work safely around them.
Types of Utility Markers
White
Proposed Excavation
Pink
Temporary Survey Markings
Red
Electric Power Lines, Cables Conduit, Lightning Cables
Yellow
Gas, Oil, Steam
Orange
Communication, Alarm, Conduit
Blue
Potable Water
Purple
Reclaimed Water, Irrigation, Slurry Lines
Green
Sewer and Drain Lines
Helpful Numbers for Excavators
Report Damage
If you notice any kind of damage, such as gouges, dents, or breaks to coating, cable sheaths, cathodic protection anodes or wiring, it’s important to stop digging immediately.
Contact the facility owner and contact 811 to submit a Damage Ticket. Make sure to report the location and type of damage, and allow the utility sufficient time to make any necessary repairs.
