2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 87-102. Notice required prior to excavation.

§ 87‑102.  Notice required prior to excavation.

(a)       Except as provided in G.S. 87‑106, before commencing any excavations in highways, public spaces or in private easements of a utility owner, a person planning to excavate shall notify each utility owner having underground utilities located in the proposed area to be excavated, either orally or in writing, not less than two nor more than 10 working days prior to starting, of his intent to excavate.

(b)       The written or oral notice required in subsection (a) shall contain:

(1)       The name, address, and telephone number of the person filing the notice;

(2)       The name, address, and telephone number of the person doing the excavating;

(3)       The anticipated starting date of the excavation;

(4)       The anticipated duration of the excavation;

(5)       The type of excavation to be conducted;

(6)       The location of the proposed excavation; and

(7)       Whether or not explosives will be used.

(c)       If the notice required by this section is made by telephone,  an adequate record shall be made of the notification by the utility owners or the utility association and the person making the notification, to document compliance with this section. (1985, c. 785, s. 1.)