2006 Utah Code - 54-8a-5.5 — Location with hand tools.

     54-8a-5.5.   Location with hand tools.
     (1) An excavator may not use any power-operated or power-driven excavating or boring equipment within 24 inches of the markings made in accordance with Section 54-8a-5 before the excavator has determined the exact location of the underground facilities by excavating with hand tools.
     (2) Power-operated or power-driven excavating or boring equipment may be used for the removal of any existing pavement if there are no underground facilities contained in the pavement.
     (3) The excavator may use power-operated or power-driven excavating or boring equipment to a depth agreed upon by the operator.

Enacted by Chapter 203, 1996 General Session