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Research Phase, Indiana 811, Initial Notice, Verification Deborah Porter Project Engineer/Utility Coordinator Clark Dietz, Inc. Utility Research. 105 IAC 13-3-1, Sec. 1 (b) Indiana Design Manual (IDM) Chapter 104 Utility Coordination Section 2.01 Replaces Ch. 10 of IDM
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Research Phase, Indiana 811, Initial Notice, Verification Deborah Porter Project Engineer/Utility Coordinator Clark Dietz, Inc.
Utility Research • 105 IAC 13-3-1, Sec. 1 (b) • Indiana Design Manual (IDM) • Chapter 104 Utility Coordination • Section 2.01 • Replaces Ch. 10 of IDM • Effective August 8, 2013
Utility Research • INDOT’s SPMS contains most information needed to start the Research • INDOT PM or Utility Oversight Agent • Reference post information • www.in.gov/indot/2376.htm
Utility Research • 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 • INDOT Utility Coordination page • http://www.in.gov/indot/2389.htm • 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
Utility Research • Research Permit Files • Review Map Files Maintained by the Department • Investigate Field Conditions • Review Information Provided by Indiana 811 • Contact Local Government Offices
Utility Initial Notice • 105 IAC 13-3-1, Sec. 1 (c) & (d) • Utility shall describe facility type & location, or • Indicate no facilities • Indiana Design Manual (IDM) • Chapter 104 Utility Coordination • Section 2.02
Utility Verification • 105 IAC 13-3-2 • Utility shall review accuracy • Utility shall declare accurate or inaccurate • Utility shall detail inaccuracies • Indiana Design Manual (IDM) • Chapter 104 Utility Coordination • Section 2.05
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