North Dakota Hydrovac & Excavation Regulations
Excavation laws, 811 requirements, and licensing information for North Dakota.
North Dakota requires excavators to contact North Dakota One Call at least 2 business days before digging. The state's One-Call Excavation Notice System protects underground facilities across the state.
Hydrovac excavation is essential in North Dakota due to the state's significant oil and gas industry in the Bakken formation. Frozen ground conditions during winter months also make vacuum excavation a preferred method.
Call Before You Dig: North Dakota One Call
Phone: 811 | Notice Required: 2 business days
Visit North Dakota One Call WebsiteTolerance Zone
Reasonable care required within 24 inches of marked underground facilities.
Key Regulations
One-Call Excavation Notice System
Requires pre-excavation notification and establishes safe digging standards.
NDCC 49-23
Pipeline Safety Requirements
Enhanced safety requirements for excavation near oil and gas pipelines in the Bakken region.
Locate Ticket Duration
Locate requests are valid for 21 calendar days; renewal required for continued work.
Penalties for Violations
North Dakota imposes penalties for excavation violations.
Maximum Fine: $5,000
- ●Class B misdemeanor charges
- ●Civil liability for repair costs and damages
Licensing Requirements
- North Dakota contractor license as required
- Compliance with North Dakota Industrial Commission rules for oil field work
- Workers compensation and comprehensive liability insurance
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