It is recommended that you bury the tape 4 - 6 inches below the surface.
How do you install underground warning tape?
- It is recommended that you install the tape no more than 30cm below ground level.
- Unroll the detectable tape onto the backfill in the cable trench.
- Join the wires or cut lengths of the tape using crimps.
- Backfill the trench further to the surface.
Why are underground warning tapes used?
Properly installed underground warning tape from MSI helps avoid inaccurate digging when locating utilities such as electrical lines, gas pipes and communication cables and prevents damage, service interruption or injury to personnel.
What color is warning tape?
COLOR MEANING
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Yellow Caution
Orange Warning
Green Safety
Blue Information
What is green warning tape?
Underground Warning Tape, Green, 6 in x 1,000 ft, Caution Buried Sewer Line Below. Country of Origin USA. This underground warning tape is made of heavy-duty polyethylene material with overcoated graphics to protect the legend from acids, alkalis, and other soil substances.
What is yellow electrical tape used for?
Tape colour Usage (U.S.) Usage (International, new)
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Blue Low voltage, phase C Low voltage, neutral Sheath, 230 V
Brown High voltage, phase A Low voltage phase A
Orange High voltage, phase B Sheath, garden tools
Yellow High voltage, phase C Sheath, 110 V Site wiring
What is orange Coloured warning tape used for?
orange for communication, signal lines conduit, alarm. yellow for steam, petroleum, gas, oil, gaseous substances. purple for reclaimed water, slurry lines, irrigation.Nov 9, 2015
Can caution tape be buried?
It is recommended that underground warning/marking tape be buried at a depth of 12 in (30 cm) or less below grade. The minimum distance from the top of the pipeline should be 12 in (30 cm), with 24 in (60 cm) -36 in (90 cm).Jul 1, 2020