2026 Southern 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.
 

January 13, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

February 4, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

March 11, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

April 8, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

May 20, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

June 3, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

July 8, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

August 19, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

September 9, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

October 21, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

November 4, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 

December 2, 2026

Times: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 
 
 

Languages Available

Our training is offered in both English and Spanish.

The training includes a thorough review of:

  • Applicable state excavation laws
    • 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
  • Trouble locate coordination
  • Emergency considerations
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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.