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• Check evidence of communication with the excavator when required
(e.g. altering dig area)
• Communicate results of the audit to applicable personnel
• Analyze audit results for trends

3-23: Alternative Locate Method(s)

Practice Statement: When electromagnetic methods of locating prove
inconclusive or ineffective alternative methods accepted by the facility owner
can be utilized.

Practice Description: In cases where underground infrastructure cannot
be located using electromagnetic means, alternative methods accepted by
the facility owner, such as Ground Penetrating Radar, or Acoustic locating,
etc. may be used. It is important to note that these technologies are not
effective in all areas or conditions, due to particular site or soil conditions.
Users of these technologies should be competent to operate the associated
equipment.

3-24: Electronic and Paper Locate Report Format
Practice Statement: Electronic and/or paper Locate Reports are acceptable
formats.

Practice Description:
Electronic Locate Report
• Device should be operable
• Recommend no less than a 7" (diagonal) screen / tablet to view electronic
locate reports
• Viewing screen should be free of defect
• Each page of the Locate report should be legible and viewable in its
entirety
• All pages of the Locate report should be accessible at all times

Paper Locate Reports
• Minimum size 8 ½" X 11"
• Locate report should be legible and free of defect
• All pages of the Locate report should be accessible at all times

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