Under Ohio law, OHIO811 must be notified at least 2 working days (excluding weekends, holidays, and the day of the notification), but no more than 16 calendar days, before any digging, no matter the project size. This requirement protects you, your property, the environment, and essential utility services you and your neighbors rely on. To be clear, contact OHIO811 any time the soil is disturbed, like tree planting, landscaping and fences, installing a mailbox, leveling for a pool, and of course larger excavation tasks.
It is quick and easy to notify OHIO811. You can reach us by telephone or through our online internet options:
- If you are calling by telephone, simply dial 8-1-1 or 800-362-2764.
- Notify online by visiting OHIO811.org. Use e-dig for homeowners and i-dig for professional excavators.
- If you are using the OHIO811 mobile app, select “e-dig” for homeowners, or “i-dig” for professionals.
Ohio law states the following in ORC 3781.28(A):
“Except as otherwise provided in divisions (C), (D), (E), and (F) of this section, at least two working days, not including the day of the notification, but not more than sixteen calendar days before commencing excavation, the excavator shall notify the protection service of the location of the excavation site and the date on which excavation is planned to commence.”
