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Rhode Island

Official sources for 811, field workflows, training and public infrastructure.

Research record: 2026-11-14 · 9 sources · All 50 states →

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811 centers

Official references and guidance.

RI · 811SOURCE REFERENCE

Dig Safe ↗

Dig Safe is the notification center serving Rhode Island and four other New England states; utilities perform marking.

Official search excerpt checked · 2026-11-14

Source details

Publisher: Dig Safe System
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Completed within the recorded summary scope
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: Dig Safe is the notification center serving Rhode Island and four other New England states; utilities perform marking.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Law

Official references and guidance.

RI · LawSOURCE REFERENCE

Rhode Island DigSafe ↗

Regulator identifies RIGL 39-1.2 and describes 2024 damage-prevention law amendments.

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Source details

Publisher: Rhode Island DPUC
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Completed within the recorded summary scope
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: Regulator identifies RIGL 39-1.2 and describes 2024 damage-prevention law amendments.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Ticket submission

Official references and guidance.

RI · 811SOURCE REFERENCE

Exactix and tickets ↗

Exactix supports ticket submission and management.

Official search excerpt checked · 2026-11-14

Source details

Publisher: Dig Safe System
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Not yet completed
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: Exactix supports ticket submission and management.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Positive response

Official references and guidance.

RI · Positive responseSOURCE REFERENCE

RIGL39-1.2-5 Notice of Excavation ↗

Section39-1.2-5 requires utilities to mark following excavation notices and addresses mismarked-facility renotification.

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Source details

Publisher: Rhode Island Legislature
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official page checked
Independent source-summary check: Not yet completed
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: Subsections(a) and(c) describe marking and remarking duties; this section does not establish a center electronic-response system.
Limitations: Full chapter and current center electronic workflow need review.
Link availability: Available at last check

Enforcement

Official references and guidance.

RI · EnforcementSOURCE REFERENCE

About the Division ↗

DPUC enforces the state Dig Safe program.

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Source details

Publisher: Rhode Island DPUC
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Completed within the recorded summary scope
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: DPUC enforces the state Dig Safe program.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Training

Official references and guidance.

RI · TrainingSOURCE REFERENCE

Education ↗

State-specific Rhode Island courses, Dig Safe 101 and Exactix lessons are offered.

Official search excerpt checked · 2026-11-14

Source details

Publisher: Dig Safe System
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Not yet completed
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: State-specific Rhode Island courses, Dig Safe 101 and Exactix lessons are offered.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Broadband / BEAD

Official references and guidance.

RI · BroadbandSOURCE REFERENCE

Broadband Infrastructure and Digital Equity ↗

State reports BEAD and Capital Projects Fund broadband investment programs.

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Source details

Publisher: Rhode Island 2030
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Not yet completed
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: State reports BEAD and Capital Projects Fund broadband investment programs.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Transportation

Official references and guidance.

RI · InfrastructureSOURCE REFERENCE

RhodeWorks ↗

RIDOT describes road and bridge investment and the statewide transportation improvement program.

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Publisher: Rhode Island DOT
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Not yet completed
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: RIDOT describes road and bridge investment and the statewide transportation improvement program.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Water infrastructure

Official references and guidance.

RI · InfrastructureSOURCE REFERENCE

Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund ↗

Official hub includes SFY2027 intended use plan and project priority list.

Official search excerpt checked · 2026-11-14

Source details

Publisher: Rhode Island Health
Evidence checked: 2026-11-14
Evidence method: Official search excerpt checked
Independent source-summary check: Not yet completed
Effective date: Not established
Evidence: Official hub includes SFY2027 intended use plan and project priority list.
Limitations: Official indexed content reviewed; no authenticated workflow or field condition was tested.
Link availability: Available at last check

Coverage notes

Starting-point references, with additional details still needed: Positive response, Broadband / BEAD.

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