07 FA489725B0008 Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request.pdf

This document is a Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request instruction (366 CES OI 32-3003) dated 1 April 2016 for the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB). The instruction establishes procedures for preparing and processing work clearance requests (dig permits) for utility companies, government agencies, contractors, and other organizations working on the base. Key requirements include:

The document specifies that any excavation or work that may disturb underground or above-ground facilities requires an AF Form 103, which must be submitted 15 duty days prior to work start. The instruction details marking procedures for active and abandoned utilities using a standardized color-coded system, with specific guidelines for identifying electrical, gas, water, communication, and sewer lines. Contractors must follow strict protocols for utility location, marking, and coordination, including hand-digging within 36 inches of known underground utilities and maintaining original utility markings throughout the project.