Locate Interpretation

Locate Interpretation

How To Read A Locate Sheet The TSSA has released a pamphlet titled “How To Read A Locate Sheet”.  This document is an example locate sheet which has been annotated to assist in interpretation of the information.  It is important that all personnel who are dealing with...
Are Waterlines Important ?

Are Waterlines Important ?

Its Only A Waterline – It can’t kill you A very common practice when having public locates completed, is to have the municipality locate the shut-off valve near the street.  On most properties, the waterlines on private property are not owned by the water...
Major Fine – Incomplete Locates

Major Fine – Incomplete Locates

$180,000 For Locate Problem This item is a follow up to our feature article in the January 2010 newsletter (still available on our website in the Utility Locate section).  Our article was focused on the importance of also having private locates, in addition to 1Call. ...

TSSA Article

The Real Dirt On Pipeline Strikes The TSSA has released an article promoting utility locates as a method of reducing utility strikes.  You can read the article by clicking The Real Dirt on Pipeline Strikes TSSA.  Although we applaud the TSSA for the proactive...
Changes to Locate Regulations

Changes to Locate Regulations

Section 228 of Construction Regulation has been changed In March 2010, the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association released a statement regarding changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act related to utility locates.  You can read the notice by...