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Most of the information provided on this page was obtained from New York 811’s website http://www.NewYork-811.com
New York 811 is a nonprofit organization that acts as a communications link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity in the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. New York State law (Article 36 of General Business Law and 16 NYCRR Part 753, AKA Industrial Code 53) requires excavators to contact New York 811, via 811, 800-272-4480 or the internet, within 2 to 10 working days before performing any digging or excavation work. New York 811 then relays digging and excavation requests to its member network of utility companies and underground facility owners, who are required to mark the location of their underground facilities within two working days. Excavators use those markings to help identify underground facility locations ”in order to promote public safety and to prevent damage to public and private property.” (16 NYCRR Part 753)
Additional information can be obtained by contacting New York 811 at 800-272-4480, or http://www.NewYork-811.com.
When utility company representatives mark a location, they use colored flags and/or paint to identify the type of underground service:
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Red - Electric power lines, cables, conduit and lighting cables Yellow - Gas, oil, steam, petroleum and gaseous materials Orange - Communications, alarm, signal lines, cables and conduit Blue - Potable water Purple - Reclaimed water, irrigation and slurry lines Green - Sewers and drain lines Pink - Temporary survey markings White - Proposed excavation |
Streets can hide a complex infrastructure of underground utilities. One call to New York 811 provides for where gas (yellow), electric (red) and phone (orange) are located.
It is essential to call New York 811 before digging anywhere, including sidewalks and soil. This New York 811 marking shows where a cable television line is located beneath the sidewalk.
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