Illinois § 7

§ 7.

Damage or dislocation. (a) In the event of any damage to or dislocation of any facilities in connection with any excavation or demolition, emergency or nonemergency, the excavator responsible for the excavation or demolition operations shall immediately notify the affected underground utility facility owner or operator and JULIE and cease excavation in the area of the damage when the damaged facility is a threat to life or property or if otherwise required by law. (b) The excavator responsible for the excavation or demolition shall not attempt to repair, clamp, or constrict the damaged facility unless under the direct supervision or advisement of the underground utility facility owner or operator. At no time shall an excavator under this Act be required by an underground utility facility owner or operator to attempt to repair, clamp, or constrict a damaged facility. In the event of any damage to any facility that results in the escape of any flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid, the excavator responsible for the excavation or demolition shall call 9-1-1 and notify authorities of the damage. (c) Underground utility facility owners and operators that are damaged, and the excavator involved, shall work in a cooperative and expeditious manner to repair the affected facility. (d) The underground utility facility owner or operator shall provide to JULIE a phone number with a dedicated extension, if applicable, that can be provided to the excavator allowing immediate notification by the excavator to the underground utility facility owner or operator of the potential damage. (e) At a minimum, the notice required under this Section shall provide: (1) a reference to the original excavation or demolition notice, if one exists; (2) the type of facility damaged, if known; (3) the name of the affected underground utility facility owner or operator, if known; and (4) the location of the damaged facility at the excavation or demolition site. (Source: P.A. 103-614, eff. 1-1-25.)