Damage Prevention Awareness and One-Call

An important part of maintaining Iroquois' safety record is an effective damage prevention program. Ours includes regular aerial and foot patrols of the pipeline, increasing public awareness of the existence of the pipeline, and participation in one-call programs.

The greatest risk to underground pipelines is accidental damage during excavation. To protect Iroquois' natural gas pipeline and other under ground facilities, it is critical that individuals use the one-call system prior to any excavation-related activities on public and private property. The law requires that all excavators notify the one-call system 48 hours before digging.

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG NUMBERS
New York State: 1-800-962-7962
Connecticut: 1-800-922-4455
New York City/Long Island: 1-800-272-4480
Nationwide: 811

The one-call center will contact Iroquois and owners of other underground facilities in the immediate area so that we can mark the location of our facilities prior to excavation. There is no charge for this service. Excavators are required to take certain precautions when working in the immediate area of underground facilties; the one-call center can provide the details of what is required. Failure to comply with this law can jeopardize public safety and result in costly damage and substantial fines for the excavator.

Any damage, even if it appears to be minor, should be reported to Iroquois immediately. A gouge, scrape, dent, or crease to the pipe or its coating may cause a future leak or failure.  It is imperative that Iroquois and other owners inspect and repair any damage to their facilities.

Iroquois has publishedGuidelines for Landowners, Developers and Contractors to assist landowners, developers, and contractors with the process for many common requests we receive that affect Iroquois' right-of-way and easements. For a printed copy of the guidelines, contact Paul Amato, Director of Field Operations and Right of Way, at 203-925-7267, paul_amato@iroquois.com, or Spencer Robinson, Right of Way Agent, at 518-945-2685, spencer_robinson@iroquois.com. To view or download a PDF of the guidelines, click on the icon below.

Guidelines for Landowners, Developers &  Contractors Format: PDF No. Pages: 12 File Size: 1.52MB

Updated 5/7/07

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