Engineering Questions

I am planning new construction. Whom do I call to locate my Utility Lines?

• Safe digging is everyone’s responsibility. Notifying SC811 of your planned excavation can help prevent damages that can result in fines, utility service interruption and physical injury-even death.Palmetto Utilities Protection Services (PUPS) program, also known as SC811 – Call Before You Dig.

Important Links

For information on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): https://www.epa.gov/npdes

For information and resources for the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Land Disturbance Permitting Requirements: https://www.scdhec.gov/environment

For information and resources for the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Water and Wastewater Permitting: https://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water-quality

For information and resources for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Encroachment Permits and Construction Standards:  https://www.scdot.org/business/business-landing.aspx

For information and resources relating to traffic control devices for vehicles and pedestrians (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD): https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/