What exactly does USIC do?

USIC performs over 80,000,000 locates a year – locating for gas, telecommunications, electric, sewer, water, fiber and anything else underground that supports the infrastructure within North America.

Who owns USIC Locating?

OMERS Private Equity acquired USIC in 2010, and supported its acquisition of Consolidated Utility Services in 2011, a transaction combining two best-in-class service providers that expanded the company’s geographic reach.

Are underground utilities safe?

Failure to identify location of underground utilities can result in damage to gas, electric, communications, water and sewer lines, which can lead to service disruptions, serious injuries or even death and costly repairs and fines. Below is an example of an underground service.

What is an underground utility line?

Underground utilities refer to any below ground line, installation or structure used by a service/ utility provider. Examples: cable, internet and telephone lines, water service and sewer lines, electrical lines, gas lines, traffic signal lines etc.

What government agency is USIC?

United States Intelligence Community
Flag of the US Intelligence Community
Agency overview
Formed December 4, 1981
Agency executive Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence
Website intelligence.gov

Is USIC a good job?

USIC has earned the reputation as the highest quality service provider in our industry. As we look to continue leading the industry in quality and safety, we need people to join our team who are problem solvers, confident, take pride in public safety and are comfortable in a fast paced, exciting work environment.

What color are underground power lines?

Red
Color Code for Marking Underground Utility Lines
Red Electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables
Orange Telecommunication, alarm or signal lines, cables, or conduit
Yellow Natural gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other gaseous or flammable material
Green Sewers and drain lines
Blue Drinking water

How deep are residential power lines buried?

18 inches
In addition, National Codes dictate the depth, below ground, these lines must be buried. Some low voltage underground circuits could be as shallow as 18 inches, while most higher voltage circuits will be deeper than 24 inches.

What Colour are buried gas services?

Yellow
Orange – Telecommunication, alarm or signal lines. Yellow – Gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other flammable material. Green – Sewage and drain lines. Blue – Drinking water.

What do white utility markings mean?

White stands for the proposed borders of an excavation. When crews need to mark the limits of the excavation needed for a basement, or even just a trench, they mark the outlines in white paint. This is usually the first step before any underground infrastructure is precisely located.

What are white utility markings?

WHITE – Proposed Excavation Limits or Route. PINK – Temporary Survey Markings, Unknown / Unidentified Facilities.

What does utility supply mean?

Utility supply system” includes all wires, conduits, pipes, cords, sockets, motors, meters, instruments, and other devices whatsoever used by the utility for the purpose of providing utility services.

How do you mark out a DigAlert?

You can use DigAlert Direct or call 811 or 800-422-4133 at least two (2) working days NOT including the date of notification (4216.2(b)) before you plan to start digging, we will notify all our members (i.e. the utilities) that own and maintain underground lines in the area.

What do yellow utility lines mean?

Yellow: natural gas, oil, steam, petroleum or other flammable. Green: sewers and drain lines.

What color are utility markings?

What Markings Mean
Red electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables
Orange telecommunication, alarm or signal lines, cables, or conduit
Yellow natural gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or other gaseous or flammable material
Green sewers and drain lines
Blue potable (drinkable) water

Is DigAlert free?

Answer: It’s free for anyone that is digging to get a DigAlert ticket. Our services are paid for by the owners of underground facilities.

What does Blue Stake mean construction?

drinkable water
Blue indicates drinkable water. Green is for sewers lines and drains. White is for proposed excavation routes and limits. Purple is for irrigation, reclaimed water or slurry. Pink is used to mark temporary survey areas.