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Kansas 811 rules

In Kansas you call Kansas 811: at least 2 full working days before scheduled start. Ticket life: valid 20 calendar days after excavation start date.

Advance notice before digging
At least 2 full working days before scheduled start.
Farthest ahead you can call
20 calendar days.
How long the ticket or marks last
Valid 20 calendar days after excavation start date.
Tolerance zone (hand dig inside it)
24 inches from outside dimensions in all horizontal directions (water/wastewater operators may elect 60 inches).
White lining (premarking)
When the operator requests it.
The law
K.S.A. 66-1801 et seq. (66-1802(t), 66-1804).

Good to know: Water and sewer operators can choose a 60-inch zone instead of 24.

Call 811 from anywhere in Kansas to reach Kansas 811, or file online at kansas811.com.

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Where this comes from

Checked September 24, 2026 against the state's own statute or rule text. Rules change; confirm with the center before a big job.

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