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Nope, I don't have one, but your state's public utilities commision does. Don't forget that rules also change from city to city or county to county. You should be able to find the location service's number on any pedestal or transformer in your area though. Maybe they can point you in the right direction.

It's nice to see that you have such a strong desire to do things right.

There are plenty of members here from your area who might be able to assist. They probably will chime in, but with it being the weekend, I wouldn't expect any responses until early next week.

Keep up the good work and ethic. Copper splicing won't be going away anytime soon, but I wouldn't start my career in it. While it's true that copper will probably be around after you are long-gone, you have to keep other options open. Obviously fiber optics is the best area to explore.

You are off to a good start. Take the punches and learn as you go. Don't hate the bosses; they are working with people, investors or customers who may be telling THEM what to do. Just be careful and don't risk your life or those of others.

Here's a start:
https://www.texasonecall.com/law.php
https://www.onecalltexas.com/

thanks guys!

I just think that its a huge fault of the company that they hire me and not ever being in this field before, I am the one, along with my roommate who has done it for 3-6 months, that are telling the highups what they are doing is illegal, and could bring enough lawsuit to bring the end.

This project started on the 22nd, the supervisor came in from houston, and all these problems have arised.

okay im off to a birthday lunch.

Here in California, even if you have locates done you're required to handdig within 3 feet either way of the locate. But past 6" underground I wouldn't be slamming a shovel or a pick into the dirt, especially since you're already in a utility right of way.

One thing to remember if you don't locate - most electric lines are 240V from transformer to house, minimum 7200V to the transformer. (Ouch!) Gas lines, especially in the right-of-way, are high pressure and don't like sparks from shovels hitting rocks.

This thread is old as dirt (no pun intended). Let's start another one if anyone is interested in doing so.

I decided that I like the field, and im going to continue in it....

but im getting my job training through the military.

United States Coast Guard, Rating of IT.

shipout february 6th.

going to get my head on straight, and save some money.

wish me luck!

Good luck! Excellant choice!

I have heard of people using the tube of silicon for a "backyard" splice, but isn't there a chance of the acetic acid in the silicon causing noisy or intermittent connections over time? I think it would take years for the silicon in the middle of the tube to cure properly.

Yes, the acidic properties of silicone caulk will break down the integrity of the splices AND the insulation of the cable pairs. Use of it is strongly discouraged for encapsulating splices.