{"data":{"id":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-65-31-110","jurisdiction":"us-tn","citation":"Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-31-110","heading":"Precautions to avoid damage","body":"In addition to the notification requirements of § 65-31-106 , each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation designated in § 65-31-104 shall:\n(1) Plan the excavation or demolition to avoid damage to and minimize interference with underground utilities in and near the construction area;\n(2) Maintain a clearance between an underground utility and the cutting edge or point of any mechanized equipment in accordance with § 65-31-108(b) and (d) , taking into account the known limit of control of such cutting edge or point, as may be reasonably necessary to avoid damage to such utility;\n(3) Provide such support and protection for underground utilities in and near the construction area, including during backfill operations, as may be reasonably necessary for the protection of such utilities; and\n(4) Each utility, regardless of the use or material, shall be installed with sufficient clearance to permit the maintenance of existing utilities, and to protect against damage to existing utilities.","path":["TN Code","Title 65","Chapter 31"],"source_url":"https://oss-data-us.vaquill.ai/v2026.08/us_tn_statutes.parquet","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:26Z","sha256":"5ea4bd0825f41b92f185f4d9f7ea764b1f95a5a46c80d524a9bbdf713960afd6","source_id":"us-tn","stale":false,"prev":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-65-31-109","next":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-65-31-111"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}