Know What’s Below. Call 811 Before You Dig.

Excavation damage is one of the most common causes of natural gas pipeline incidents. Whether you’re planning a major construction project or a simple landscaping job, calling 811 ensures underground utility lines are marked before you dig—helping to protect people, property, and essential services.

One free call helps prevent injuries, service disruptions, and damage to underground utilities.

Call 811 Before You Dig

How Sunshine 811 Works

Call 811 Before You Dig
- Contact 811 at least a few days before starting any excavation.
Check for Utility Line Markers
- Underground utility lines are marked so you know what’s below.
Submit a Florida 811 Ticket
- Submit a Florida 811 ticket at least two full business days before you plan to dig. Tickets are required for any excavation, such as planting trees, installing fences, or building decks, to avoid damaging underground utilities.

Submit Florida 811 Ticket

How to Identify Natural Gas Lines & Equipment

Natural gas lines and equipment are often marked for visibility and safety. Know what to look for to help you quickly recognize and avoid accidental damage.

Yellow gas line flags

Pavement markings (e.g. “H.P. GAS”)

Vent tubes

Test stations

Residential gas meters

Industrial gas meters

Utility Flag Color Guide

Red	Electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables
Yellow	Gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous materials
Orange	Communications, alarm or signal lines, cables, or conduit
Blue	Potable water lines
Purple	Reclaimed water, irrigation, and slurry lines
Green	Sewer lines
White	Proposed excavation
Pink	Temporary survey markings

Customer Buried Piping Notification

By law, LANGD is required to notify you, the customer, that LANGD does NOT maintain the customer’s installation, and it is your responsibility to maintain it.

Read This Notification