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What Is an Encroachment Permit—and Why Do You Need One?

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What Is an Encroachment Permit—and Why Do You Need One? If you are planning to install a new water service line, sewer line, or make any connection that involves crossing or working within public streets or sidewalks, you will need more than just a standard building permit. You will likely need an Encroachment Permit. What […]

Does Your Project Require an OSHA Trench/Excavation Permit

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Freedom Underground holds a T1-Annual Trench/Excavation Permit (#2024-616505) with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA). Not all plumbing contractors have this permit which is required by some Counties and Cities in the San Franciso Bay Area when digging more than 5 feet deep. The permit ensures […]

Home Owner Advice: What is USA (Underground Service Alert)?

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Excavators are required to contact Underground Service Alert before digging. USA (Underground Service Alert) North 811 is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization funded by over 1,500 utility owners. They provide a free, vital service to help property owners and contractors stay safe and avoid service disruption while performing any underground construction work. There are many utility […]

What is “Soil Compaction” as it relates to underground plumbing?

“Soil Compaction” is the practice of applying mechanical compaction pressure to increase the density of the soil. This removes void spaces between particles and is an important part of the construction process whether it be underground plumbing work or building a home. Most of our projects require some digging. Whenever we dig, we eventually need […]