2023 Northern NV and Northern CA Damage Prevention Training

Southwest Gas offers FREE Damage Prevention training for excavators, plumbers, landscapers, DIYers, and anyone planning to conduct underground work.
 
To register for training please select a date and time below below.
 
A meeting appointment will be sent to you via email as well as a link to access the training once you've registered.
 

February 8, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

March 8, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

April 19, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

May 17, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

June 14, 2023

Time: 07:00 am. - 08:00 a.m.
 

July 12, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

August 23, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

September 20, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

October 18, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

November 15, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

December 13, 2023

Time: 07:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m.
 

Languages Available

Our training is offered in both English and Spanish.

The training includes a thorough review of:

  • Applicable state excavation laws
    • NRS 455 & NAC 455
    • CA Gov. Code 4216
  • 5 Steps to Safe Excavation
  • Common Ground Alliance Best Practices
  • The process of submitting a dig ticket to your one-call center
    • Nevada and Northern California –  USANorth811
    • Southwest Gas line locate markings and standby requirements
  • Trouble locate coordination
  • Emergency considerations

Our Standby Requirement

To ensure the integrity of our system, Southwest Gas requires that special care be taken when digging near high-pressure gas facilities or conducting any boring-related work within 5 feet of any gas facility, regardless of pipe material, size, or pressure.  

If you'll be digging within 5 feet of high-pressure facilities, or boring within 5 feet of any type of gas facility, we require a Southwest Gas representative be present during the excavation process. 

Please ensure a valid email address is provided when submitting your dig ticket. State-specific standby scheduling information will be emailed to you if your project meets our standby requirements.