N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 805.05

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Puc 805.05 - Damage to an Underground Facility
(a) When an excavator causes any damage to an underground facility not owned or operated by the excavator, the excavator shall:
(1) Call 911 when:
a. A gas underground facility is damaged and there is a release of gas;
b. An electric underground facility is damaged and an excavator determines that a person may have received an electric shock; or
c. Any other facility is damaged and public safety is affected.
(2) Evacuate nearby structures if necessary;
(3) Contact the facility owner or operator at the earliest practical moment following discovery of the damage;
(4) Attempt no repairs, unless directed to by the facility owner or operator;
(5) Call 811 or 888-DIG SAFE (Notification Center); and
(6) Report the damage within 72 hours excluding weekends and holidays to the commission by electronic mail on Form SNU-0401 dated 12/2014 and available at the commission website at www.puc.nh.gov/forms.

N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 805.05

#9318, eff 11-8-08

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 10, Filed March 9, 2017, Proposed by #12102, Effective 2/8/2017, Expires 2/8/2027.