Fritz Maurer
Well-known Member
Friend of mine called for a locate service as he was going to be digging near their line. He didn't need to cross it, but he wanted to know exactly where it was so he could adjust the project accordingly. Gas rep arrives on the scene, locates the pipe (54" deep) and wants to know the S/N of each machine on the property. Now, a bridge must be constructed (on flat land) over the pipeline for the equipment to cross, and must never drive over the pipeline again. When asked why neighboring farms are not affected this way, the Rep said, "They didn't call for a locate". Now, he has a rectangular 30 acre tract to which the back half is accessible only by this bridge over dry land.