Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA)
The Georgia Utility Facility Protection Act (GUFPA), enacted by the General Assembly in July 2000,
provides for the protection of the buried utility facility infrastructure within the State of Georgia. That protection
is provided by requiring excavators using mechanized equipment to call for a facility locate prior to excavating
or blasting and requiring the facility owner/operator to locate their facilities upon request. Violations of
the GUFPA are subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000.
Frequently asked questions related to notices of probable violations of the GUFPA.
Commission approved training as to the requirements of the GUFPA can be obtained from the following
sources:
For English Classes:
- Georgia Utility Contractors Assoc.
Contact Vicki Temple @ 404.362.9995
- Georgia 811
Contact Becky Kinsey @ 404.375.6209 or
bkinsey@georgia811.com
- HB NEXT
Contact Ryan Boling @ 706.619.1669 or 877.442.4282 (Toll Free)
- daBaires Group
Contact Diego Alvarado @ 678.643.8278, 678.237.8192, or
dsalvador678@gmail.com
- Georgia Utility Training Academy
Contact Jimmy Davis @ 678.635.8980 or
guta@monroega.gov
For Spanish Classes:
- daBaires Group
Contact Diego Alvarado @ 678.643.8278, 678.237.8192, or
dsalvador678@gmail.com
- HB NEXT
Contact Ryan Boling @ 706.619.1669 or 877.442.4282 (Toll Free)
- Georgia Utility Contractors Assoc.
Contact Vicki Temple @ 404.362.9995
- Georgia 811
Contact Becky Kinsey @ 404.375.6209 or
bkinsey@georgia811.com
Questions concerning the Georgia Public Service Commission GUFPA enforcement program should be
directed to:
Yolanda Clay
Georgia Public Service Commission
244 Washington St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30334-5701
yclay@psc.state.ga.us
404.463.6065