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Research Phase, Indiana 811, Initial Notice, Verification Deborah Porter Project Engineer/Utility Coordinator Clark Dietz, Inc. Utility Research. Know how to get started: Review the project scope and intent Review the project schedule Know the UC process 105 IAC 13
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Research Phase, Indiana 811, Initial Notice, Verification Deborah Porter Project Engineer/Utility Coordinator Clark Dietz, Inc.
Utility Research • Know how to get started: • Review the project scope and intent • Review the project schedule • Know the UC process • 105 IAC 13 • Indiana Design Manual (IDM) • Chapter 104 Utility Coordination • Utility Accommodation Policy (UAP) • INDOT Utility Coordination page • http://www.in.gov/indot/2389.htm
Utility Research • Create the UC Schedule: • INDOT’s SPMS contains most information needed to create the schedule and start the Research • INDOT PM or Utility Oversight Agent • Reference post information • www.in.gov/indot/2376.htm • How does the schedule align with the project intent?
Utility Research • What is the product? • After each Research step, record: • Utility companies’ names, or no data found • Name of person recording the information • Date when information obtained • Name of person supplying the information • At conclusion of Research phase, summarize all information and submit to Designer and Oversight Agent
Utility Research • Specific link to Authorized Rep • http://www.in.gov/indot/div/public/utilities/secure/UtilityAddressList.htm • Username and password needed – use the link on the page to send an email to request the information • Research Examples
Utility Research • Permit Search
Utility Research • Design Ticket
Utility Initial Notice • Know who receives the Notice • Include a map of the project area • If no response within 30 days, follow up • A project contact should be assigned
Utility Verification • Verification Includes • Obtain accurate utility locations • Potential for SUE • Septic systems and wells
Utility Verification • Face to Face meeting • Discuss complications and types of facilities • Discuss design alternatives • Obtain accurate utility locations • Avoid utility impacts whenever feasible • Ballpark estimate for relocation • Establish reimbursable positions • Discuss work in contract relocations
Indiana 811 • Indiana “Dig” Law • IC-8-1-26 • IUPPS is the association • An operator that has underground facilities located in Indiana must become a member of the association
Indiana 811 • Locate flags must be maintained during construction • Notice must be received at least 2 full working days, but not more than 20 calendar days prior to work • Separate requests made if: • Within incorporated area, every 1500’ • In unincorporated area, every 2500’
Indiana 811 • Locate markings • Know your colors for different utilities • Excavation responsibilities