Arizona SB1137 revises regulations on excavations near underground facilities, including notification and marking requirements.

Arizona SB1137 amends existing statutes to enhance safety and coordination during excavations near underground facilities. It mandates that excavators must determine the location of underground facilities before beginning any excavation. Excavators must notify the one-call notification center and obtain responses from underground facilities operators. The bill outlines specific marking procedures for excavation areas, including the use of white lining and detectable underground location devices.

Arizona SB1137 revises regulations on excavations near underground facilities, including notification and marking requirements.

Arizona SB1137 amends existing statutes to enhance safety and coordination during excavations near underground facilities. It mandates that excavators must determine the location of underground facilities before beginning any excavation. Excavators must notify the one-call notification center and obtain responses from underground facilities operators. The bill outlines specific marking procedures for excavation areas, including the use of white lining and detectable underground location devices.