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Every locate request ticket, or notification, has its own number that separates it
from all other tickets. This practice allows the ticket to be kept in the archives
and recalled for later use.
4-5 PRE-EXCAVATION MEETING
PRACTICE STATEMENT: When necessary, the ground disturber or the locator
may request a pre-excavating meeting at the site of the proposed excavation
just prior to the actual marking of the facility locations. This type of meeting is
important in the case of a major or unusual excavation.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION: Pre-excavating meetings among the ground
disturber, facility owner/operator, and locator are to facilitate communications,
coordinate the markings with the actual excavation, and assure identification of
high priority facilities. It is recommended to arrange a meeting for any major or
large project.
These types of projects could include road, sewer, water, or other projects that
cover a large area. It could also include projects that progress from one area to
the next, or are located near critical or high priority facilities, such as high-
pressure gas, high voltage electrical, fibre optic communications, and major
pipe or water lines.
REFERENCE: Existing National Energy Board regulations and existing practices
among ground disturbers, utility companies, and locators.
4-6 FACILITY RELOCATION
PRACTICE STATEMENT: The ground disturber coordinates work with the
affected facility owner or operator in all cases that require the temporary or
permanent interruption of services of a facility.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION: The facility owner or operator and the ground
disturber actively participate in the relocation of a facility that requires any
temporary or permanent interruption to that facility. This practice is to ensure
the protection of facilities through a joint effort that may involve a preplanning
conference call or meeting.
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