Welcome to the Greater Chicago Damage Prevention Council (GCDPC) Web Site.
Important Web Sites and Links
Click on this link to download and print a copy of the GCDPC Excavator Handbook!
1-800-892-0123
To View The Current Version Of The Illinois Damage Prevention Act On the JULIE Web Site, Click Below:
Damage Prevention Act
Damage Prevention Training
A comprehensive training session where member utilities and city agencies cover important learning's for excavators in the Chicago Area. The program is available to excavators that will be digging in the Chicago Area. The program is completely free of charge and will be presented at the excavators office. The entire session runs approximately 2 hours with questions and answers. So click on the Training link above and register today!
- Excavator's Manual
- The Greater Chicago Damage Prevention has created an Excavator's Manual. The manual covers things that excavator's need to know in the City of Chicago such as DIGGER and permit requirements, best excavating practices and Illinois Underground Facility Protection requirements. This book can be downloaded and printed by clicking on the picture of the manual. Hard copies can be requested by clicking on the Excavator's Manual link above.