(PDF copy) Equip yourself with the authoritative Damage Prevention Guide from 811 Sunshine, the go-to reference for locating and protecting existing underground utilities. This updated guide consolidates industry best practices, state and federal regulations, and ticket techniques into a single, easy-to-follow manual.

You’ll find clear instructions on pre-excavation planning, color-code markings, subsurface utility engineering, and safe-digging protocols. Detailed diagrams, and checklist templates reinforce critical steps and proper documentation. Whether you’re a contractor, locator, or damage prevention specialist, this guide delivers the clarity and confidence you need to protect sites and comply with all locational requirements. The Damage Prevention Guide is used on the Florida CUC Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor's exam.
A BOUND pdf version of this reference may be brought into the test centers for use on the exam.