NW United Exteriors $2,500 Penalty Gas Dig Violation
Summary
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission issued a $2,500 penalty assessment against NW United Exteriors, Inc. for an alleged violation of RCW 19.122, Washington's underground utility damage prevention statute. The case (Docket DG-260228) was filed on April 3, 2026 and transitioned to Formal status on April 27, 2026. This enforcement action stems from a staff investigation conducted by Arianna Le of the UTC.
“Staff investigation of NW United Exteriors, Inc. for an alleged violation of RCW 19.122.”
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The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission initiated a penalty assessment (Docket DG-260228) against NW United Exteriors, Inc. for an alleged violation of RCW 19.122, Washington's underground utility damage prevention law. The investigation was conducted by UTC staff, and the case progressed from Pending/Open status on April 3, 2026 to Formal status on April 27, 2026. A civil penalty of $2,500 has been assessed.
Companies performing excavation or construction work in Washington State should ensure compliance with Call Before You Dig requirements under RCW 19.122. Failure to properly locate and avoid underground utilities during excavation activities exposes firms to penalty assessments by the UTC. Construction firms and contractors engaged in digging activities should verify their notification procedures are current and documented.
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$2,500 penalty assessment
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Docket Number 260228
| Docket Number | DG-260228 |
|---|---|
| Advice | |
| Company | |
| DBA | |
| Filing Type | Assessment (penalty) |
| Industry (Code) | Call Before You Dig Natural Gas (812) |
| Status | Formal |
| Lead Staff | Le, Arianna (UTC) |
| Filed Date | 04/03/2026 |
| Effective Date | N/A |
| Summary | Staff investigation of NW United Exteriors, Inc. for an alleged violation of RCW 19.122. |
Event History
- 04/27/2026 -- Formal
- 04/03/2026 -- Pending
- 04/03/2026 -- Open
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