Underground Utilities

Captain Taylor Moss

In 1988, the Louisiana Damage Prevention Law became effective. This law requires excavators and demolishers to call a regional notification center at least 48 hours before they begin their work. It also requires owner/operators of underground facilities to mark locations or supply information that will enable excavators and demolishers to locate underground utilities and facilities. At the time the law passed, a non-profit notification program called DOTTIE (Dial One Time To Inform Everyone) had already been at work protecting vital underground facilities for more than a decade. Today that program is known as Louisiana One Call. Louisiana State Police has the capability to enforce this law and issue civil penalties to anyone who does not abide by this law.

Underground Utilities Rules and Regulations

Act No. 38 of the 2011 Regular Session (House Bill 383) - Provides for changes to the La. Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law effective October 1, 2011.

Underground Utilities Complaint Form

Louisiana One Call