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Glossary/Daylighting

Daylighting

Exposing a buried utility to open air so its position, depth, and material can be seen and measured directly. Used interchangeably with potholing when the hole is small and made for verification rather than for excavation.

Related Terms

  • Potholing
  • Quality Level A (QL-A)
  • Tolerance Zone
  • Depth of Cover
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