# Excavator site inspection

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** 20VAC5-309-180
- **title:** Excavator site inspection
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Virginia State Corporation Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2024-04-01
- **effective on:** 2024-04-01
- **summary:** Prior to excavation, excavators shall verify they are at the correct location; shall verify locate markings with the positive response system; and, to the best of their ability, check for unmarked utility lines. If unmarked utility lines are identified, the excavator shall comply with the requiremen
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Prior to excavation, excavators shall verify they are at the correct location; shall verify locate markings with the positive response system; and, to the best of their ability, check for unmarked utility lines. If unmarked utility lines are identified, the excavator shall comply with the requirements of § 56-265.24 C of the Code of Virginia.
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