Utilities Locating
Since most of OSU’s utilities distribution, computer, communications, and irrigation systems are underground, and any Excavation Operation poses a potential hazard to safety, property, and operations, OSU requires anExcavation Permitprior to any occasion when OSU owned property is to be penetrated, irrespective of the breadth or depth of the penetration.
The Excavator (or the Excavator’s representative) is responsible for submitting a Locate Request to OKIE to initiate theExcavation Permitprocedure.
OSU Utilities and other Locators complete and sign off on the Locate Request andPermitwithin the required time frame.
Excavators will receive thePermitby email.
Excavators must have evidence of thePermitpresent on the job site for the duration of the Operation.
Excavation without aPermiton file and on site will result in immediate termination of the Operation, an immediate cease and desist until a Permit is in place.
APermitis in effect for ten (10) working days from the time noted on the original OKIE locate request.
