This mechanical safety device will automatically shut off the flow of gas if your service line breaks.
Back to topĪs an optional added safety measure to protect your property from a gas leak resulting from excavation damage, you can request to have an “excess flow valve” installed, at your expense, between the street and your meter. What do I do if a digging accident occurs?Ĭall 911 or 1-800-75-CONED ( 1-80) immediately. Even the slightest scratch, scrape, dent, or gouge can create an unsafe situation for workers and anyone nearby. Staying away from these pipelines can prevent damage that can cause a dangerous gas leak or damage to the electric and steam system. Pipeline markers also show the name and phone number of the pipeline operator, in case of an emergency. Each type of utility has its own unique color.
When you call 811, we'll mark the approximate location of our gas, electric, or steam facilities using either colored paint or small flags. Whether you’re doing the work yourself or using a landscaper or contractor, whoever is digging around your home or business must call 811 two to 10 days before excavating on public or private property to ensure they’re digging safely.Ĩ11 is free and calls are answered around the clock. Putting in a new driveway, sidewalk, or fence? Planting a tree? Installing an inground pool? Digging for a new foundation or waterproofing an existing foundation? Installing or repairing drainage pipes beneath your property? Know what’s underground before you start a project.
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