How long before digging should you notify DigAlert?

How long before digging should you notify DigAlert?

• A. 2 days
• B. 1 day
• C. 3 days
• D. 5 days

Answer: (A)

Notify DigAlert two business days before you begin digging. This minimum lead time gives utility owners time to respond and mark the location of buried cables, pipes, and other services so you can work safely around them. The markings help prevent dangerous encounters like gas leaks, electrical shocks, or service outages, and they set clear boundaries for your excavation area. Since the requirement is a two-day window, calling any sooner or later could delay work or increase the risk of striking an underground line. If the project is larger or more complex, coordinate with DigAlert for the timing of multiple locates, but the standard rule remains two business days.

Notify DigAlert two business days before you begin digging. This minimum lead time gives utility owners time to respond and mark the location of buried cables, pipes, and other services so you can work safely around them. The markings help prevent dangerous encounters like gas leaks, electrical shocks, or service outages, and they set clear boundaries for your excavation area. Since the requirement is a two-day window, calling any sooner or later could delay work or increase the risk of striking an underground line. If the project is larger or more complex, coordinate with DigAlert for the timing of multiple locates, but the standard rule remains two business days.