Topic: Calling "811" prior to driving ground rods
User: natfuelbill, Location: Massachusetts
Asked on: Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11:27 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:07 am EDT
Question: It seems to be a reasonable practice to call "811" prior to locating and driving ground rods.1. Do you call first?2. Why?3. Why not?4. Have you ever hit something that you wish you didn't?Here is the link for call 811.http://www.call811.com/about-us/default.aspx
- Do you call first?
Yes, it is a good practice to call 811 before locating and driving ground rods.2. Why?
Calling 811 helps to prevent accidents and injuries caused by hitting underground utilities, such as gas lines, electric cables, and water pipes. By calling 811, you can request that the utility companies mark the location of their lines in the area where you will be driving the ground rods, so that you can avoid hitting them.3. Why not?
There are no good reasons why you should not call 811 before driving ground rods. Calling 811 is a quick and easy way to protect yourself and others from potential hazards.4. Have you ever hit something that you wish you didn't?
No, I have not personally hit anything that I wished I hadn't while driving ground rods. However, I know of instances where people have hit underground utilities while driving ground rods, and the consequences can be serious, including injuries, property damage, and service interruptions.
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