{"data":{"id":"us-va/20vac5-309-200","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"20VAC5-309-200","heading":"Reporting damage by calling 911","body":"In the event that damage to an underground utility line results in the escape of any flammable, toxic, hazardous, or corrosive gas or liquid, the excavator shall, in addition to complying with § 56-265.24 D and E of the Code of Virginia, promptly report the damage to the appropriate authorities by calling the 911 or official emergency telephone number if 911 service is unavailable for any reason. The excavator shall remain at or near the site of the damage, at a safe distance from the escape of any flammable, toxic, hazardous, or corrosive gas or liquid and shall make contact with the utility line operator upon arrival on site.","path":["Title 20. Public Utilities And Telecommunications","Agency 5. State Corporation Commission","Chapter 309. Rules for Enforcement of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act","Part V. Supplemental Rules, Etc."],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title20/agency5/chapter309/section200/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:53:26Z","sha256":"78eddb68f917f7aebff16a678a4a9aa56779b979be345d094ac35b00e2a8b92e","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/20vac5-309-190","next":"us-va/20vac5-309-205"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}