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West Virginia 811 rules

In West Virginia you call West Virginia 811 (Miss Utility of West Virginia): not less than 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Advance notice before digging
Not less than 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Farthest ahead you can call
10 work days.
How long the ticket or marks last
Not confirmed in the law we read. Ask West Virginia 811 (Miss Utility of West Virginia).
Tolerance zone (hand dig inside it)
Operator marks within 2 feet horizontally of the facility's outside walls.
White lining (premarking)
Not confirmed in the law we read. Ask West Virginia 811 (Miss Utility of West Virginia).
The law
W. Va. Code ch. 24C (24C-1-3, 24C-1-5, 24C-1-6).

Good to know: Failing to call is a misdemeanor, with fines up to $5,000.

Call 811 from anywhere in West Virginia to reach West Virginia 811 (Miss Utility of West Virginia), or file online at wv811.com.

Running several digs at once?

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Where this comes from

Checked September 24, 2026 against the one-call center's published copy of the law, because the legislature's own site couldn't be read directly. Rules change; confirm with the center before a big job.

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