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A 'Click Before You Dig' request has resulted in no marks on the ground for your proposed excavation site. What is the correct protocol before beginning work?
If no marks are present after a locate request, you cannot assume the area is clear. You must contact the 'Click Before You Dig' centre to verify the 'no marks'
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Question: A 'Click Before You Dig' request has resulted in no marks on the ground for your proposed excavation site. What is the correct protocol before beginning work?
Answer options:
- Proceed with excavation, assuming the area is clear of utilities. ✅ Contact the 'Click Before You Dig' centre to confirm the 'no marks' status and obtain a clearance or further instructions.
- Perform a thorough visual inspection of the site for any signs of buried utilities such as utility boxes or valve covers.
- Conduct a geophysical survey using ground-penetrating radar if available, before excavation.
Correct answer: Contact the 'Click Before You Dig' centre to confirm the 'no marks' status and obtain a clearance or further instructions.
Explanation: If no marks are present after a locate request, you cannot assume the area is clear. You must contact the 'Click Before You Dig' centre to verify the 'no marks' status and get official clearance or further instructions. While visual inspections and GPR can be helpful, contacting the locate centre is the required official step for compliance and safety. Starting work without this confirmation is a violation.
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