About This Book
The Georgia 811 Excavator Manual is an educational reference guide published by Georgia 811 covering safe digging practices, underground utility identification, and state compliance laws for contractors and excavators.
Key Details
- Purpose: Provides a foundational understanding of safe excavation and trenching responsibilities, including how to avoid underground infrastructure such as gas, water, and electrical lines.
- Legal Scope: Serves as an educational tool rather than a comprehensive legal text, while helping stakeholders align with the Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA).
- Core Topics: Covers submitting locate requests, understanding Positive Response Information System (PRIS) ticket statuses, and adhering to white-lining requirements.
- Availability: Published in English and Spanish, available as a digital download through the Georgia 811 Product Catalog, and commonly used to prepare for select Georgia contractor and utility licensing exams.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 3 licensing exams. Our practice tests include questions based on this material.