Research Phase, Indiana 811, Initial Notice, Verification

Deborah PorterProject Engineer/Utility Coordinator

Clark Dietz, Inc.

Utility Research Know how to get started:

Review the project scope and intent Review the project schedule Know the UC process

105 IAC 13 Indiana Design Manual (IDM)

Chapter 104 Utility Coordination Utility Accommodation Policy (UAP) INDOT Utility Coordination page

http://www.in.gov/indot/2389.htm

Utility Research Create the UC Schedule:

INDOT’s SPMS contains most information needed to create the schedule and start the Research

INDOT PM or Utility Oversight Agent Reference post information

www.in.gov/indot/2376.htm

How does the schedule align with the project intent?

Utility Research

Utility Research What is the product?

After each Research step, record: Utility companies’ names, or no data found Name of person recording the information Date when information obtained Name of person supplying the information

At conclusion of Research phase, summarize all information and submit to Designer and Oversight Agent

Utility Research Specific link to Authorized Rep http://www.in.gov/indot/div/public/utilities/secure/

UtilityAddressList.htm Username and password needed – use the link

on the page to send an email to request the information

Research Examples

Utility Research Permit

Search

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research Design

Ticket

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Research

Utility Initial Notice

Utility Initial Notice Know who receives the Notice Include a map of the project area If no response within 30 days,

follow up A project contact should be

assigned

Utility Initial Notice

Utility Verification Verification Includes

Obtain accurate utility locations Potential for SUE Septic systems and wells

Utility Verification Face to Face meeting

Discuss complications and types of facilities

Discuss design alternatives Obtain accurate utility locations Avoid utility impacts whenever feasible Ballpark estimate for relocation Establish reimbursable positions Discuss work in contract relocations

Utility Verification

Utility Verification

Utility Verification

Utility Verification

Indiana 811 Indiana “Dig” Law IC-8-1-26 IUPPS is the association An operator that has

underground facilities located in Indiana must become a member of the association

Indiana 811 Locate flags must be maintained

during construction Notice must be received at least

2 full working days, but not more than 20 calendar days prior to work

Separate requests made if: Within incorporated area, every 1500’ In unincorporated area, every 2500’

Indiana 811 Locate markings

Know your colors for different utilities Excavation responsibilities