Custom Underground Tape
Underground Pipe Marking Tape is used to prevent digging accidents which can lead to injury and interruption of service. Tape is sold in big 1000' long rolls in either detectable or non-detectable construction. Detectable tape is commonly used on buried plastic pipes and standard tape is commonly used on buried metal pipes. Standard tape is 4 mil thick and detectable tape is 5 mil thick complete with foil.
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Product Information
Compliance with APWA Standard
DETECTABLE UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE:
- Manufactured for identification and early warning of underground utilities lines
- Acid and alkali resistant polyethylene warning tape is constructed of a 4.5 mil solid aluminum foil core with an imprinted warning legend that is completely encased to prevent ink rub-off
- Highly reflective foil surface is visible from both sides of tape to flash its warning to excavators
- Tape is supplied in 1000' coils with widths going from of 2" to 6"
- Tape contains the printed identification of the Utility Line buried below it and it comforms with APWA color code specifications for underground tape systems.
NON-DETECTABLE UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE:
- Non-Detectable warning tape for the protection, location and identification of underground utilities.
- Consists of a nominal 4 mil overall thickness, inert 100% low-density acid and alkali resistant polyethylene plastic film, formulated for extended use underground.
- Used to bury the tape above electrical lines, gas pipes, communication cables and other utility installations
- Product is lead-free.
Underground Tapes Comform With:
- D.O.T. Office of Pipeline Safety USAS B31.8
- NTSB PSS 73-1
- API RP 1109
- GSA Public Buildings Service Guide
- American Gas Association 72-D-56
- OSHA 1926-956 (c) (1)
- APWA Uniform Color Code
- Federal Gas Safety Regulations S 192-321 (e)
| Tape Size | Recommended Maximum Tape Burial Depth |
|---|---|
| 2" x 1000' | 10" to 14" deep |
| 3" x 1000' | 14" to 24" deep |
| 6" x 1000' | 24" to 36" deep |
Recommended depths are the maximum depths at which a metal detector will detect any detectable underground tape
| Color Name | Color Preview | Utility Line |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE |  |
Proposed Excavation |
| PINK |  |
Temporary Survey Markings |
| RED |  |
Electrical Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables |
| YELLOW |  |
Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials |
| ORANGE |  |
Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit |
| BLUE |  |
Potable Water |
| PURPLE |  |
Reclaimed Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines |
| GREEN |  |
Sewer and Drain Lines |
Compliance
Compliance with APWA Standard
DETECTABLE UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE:
- Manufactured for identification and early warning of underground utilities lines
- Acid and alkali resistant polyethylene warning tape is constructed of a 4.5 mil solid aluminum foil core with an imprinted warning legend that is completely encased to prevent ink rub-off
- Highly reflective foil surface is visible from both sides of tape to flash its warning to excavators
- Tape is supplied in 1000' coils with widths going from of 2" to 6"
- Tape contains the printed identification of the Utility Line buried below it and it comforms with APWA color code specifications for underground tape systems.
NON-DETECTABLE UNDERGROUND WARNING TAPE:
- Non-Detectable warning tape for the protection, location and identification of underground utilities.
- Consists of a nominal 4 mil overall thickness, inert 100% low-density acid and alkali resistant polyethylene plastic film, formulated for extended use underground.
- Used to bury the tape above electrical lines, gas pipes, communication cables and other utility installations
- Product is lead-free.
Underground Tapes Comform With:
- D.O.T. Office of Pipeline Safety USAS B31.8
- NTSB PSS 73-1
- API RP 1109
- GSA Public Buildings Service Guide
- American Gas Association 72-D-56
- OSHA 1926-956 (c) (1)
- APWA Uniform Color Code
- Federal Gas Safety Regulations S 192-321 (e)
| Tape Size | Recommended Maximum Tape Burial Depth |
|---|---|
| 2" x 1000' | 10" to 14" deep |
| 3" x 1000' | 14" to 24" deep |
| 6" x 1000' | 24" to 36" deep |
Recommended depths are the maximum depths at which a metal detector will detect any detectable underground tape
| Color Name | Color Preview | Utility Line |
|---|---|---|
| WHITE | |
Proposed Excavation |
| PINK | |
Temporary Survey Markings |
| RED | |
Electrical Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables |
| YELLOW | |
Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials |
| ORANGE | |
Communication, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit |
| BLUE | |
Potable Water |
| PURPLE | |
Reclaimed Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines |
| GREEN | |
Sewer and Drain Lines |
