As we approach the spring and start thinking about working outside, remember to call before you dig! Each year in Canada, there are thousands of underground utility disruptions of a form of excavation. These causes can range from digging fence post holes in your backyard for the use of heavy excavating equipment on a construction site. In one of those situations where you are disturbing the soil to dig, you must call Alberta One-Call Corporation for a line locate service. The service is free and they usually only need a notice of 2 working days to schedule a time to come to you.
With so many underground utilities today, there is an exhibition to hit and damage any number of buried lines such as water, sewage, oil, gas, cable TV, optical fiber, electrical telephone lines, etc. hitting one of these lines can range from the loss of an essential service for you or your neighbors in serious injury or death. The rupture of a gas line could result in an explosion and / or fire; depending on the size of the fire, it can threaten to burn all the neighboring buildings. There is also the possibility of releasing toxic substances from a rupture of sewer pipe which in turn can become and environmental problem if it is not. Damaging telephone lines can make sections of residences and / or businesses without land lines that can control communications or Internet services.
If you damage an underground utility, you may be held financially responsible for repairing the damage caused, and may be required to provide compensation for those you affected by the service interruption. In most cases, your insurance may refuse to cover you if you are found to have breached your due diligence before you dig.
For more information regarding this warranty liability insurance advertising contact one of our expert dealers.
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