Membership in the Utility Notification Center of Colorado, “Colorado 811”, consists of the owners and operators of underground utility facilities in the State of Colorado, in accordance with Section 9-1.5-101., et seq., of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended (known as the “Colorado One Call”, “Colorado Excavation Requirements Law” or “Colorado Notification Law”), Excavators, and Sustaining Members which are such persons, organizations, or entities which desire to become members, and which are accepted as members by the Association.
Colorado 811 offers three classes of membership:
Underground Facility Owner/Operator
Excavator
Sustaining
The Utility Notification Center of Colorado, commonly known as “Colorado 811” is a 501c4 Non-Profit Association and the state mandated, official communications link between the excavating community and registered member facility owners and operators.
Colorado 811 Membership: Centralized Communication for Underground Facility Owners/Operators
As a Facility Owner/Operator, your membership with Colorado 811 helps protect our state’s underground utility infrastructure, our citizens—and your business. Together, we help prevent damage to underground facilities.
[Colorado 811] provides a huge value to us. Without them, identifying which excavators are digging on sites would be difficult and a free-for-all. They also play a pivotal role in damage prevention across the State because they are the centralized touchpoint for all excavators and utility owners.
Sean Frech
Colorado Springs Utilities
State law requires completion of locate marking of underground utilities within two business days (not including the day of the actual notice). Colorado 811’s Ticket Entry and Positive Response System is your hub for managing your 811 locate requests.
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View Tickets
View tickets, download attachments, manage communication, and confirm request details.
2
Complete Locate Request
Complete locates within TWO (2) business days (not including the day of the actual notice).
3
Post Positive Response
Post your Positive Response and supporting documentation in the system to close out the ticket or initiate next steps.
Education for Facility Owner/Operator Members
Take advantage of free courses—online and on demand—to help you learn about Colorado 811, get the most out of your membership, and stay on top of your responsibilities as a utility owner or operator.
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Ticket Research and Disputes
Ticket Research
Colorado 811 has a ticket research service to review past locate requests. It helps provide documentation and clarify what occurred before and during excavation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Colorado811 has an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program available to disputes arising from damage to underground facilities. The program is voluntary, and both parties must agree to participate and program limitations may apply.
