UNIFORM COLOR CODE - American Public Works …

1 UNIFORM COLOR CODERED - Electric Power Lines, Cables,Conduit and Lighting CablesYELLOW - Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous MaterialsORANGE - Communication, Alarmor Signal Lines, Cables or ConduitBLUE - Potable WaterGREEN - Sewers and Drain LinesPURPLE - Reclaimed Water,Irrigation and Slurry LinesTYPICAL MARKINGTOLERANCE ZONETOLERANCE ZONE24"600 mmLARGE PIPE OR MULTIPLE DUCTSSMALL PIPE OR CABLE(S) REFER TO TEXTON FRONT OF CARDC ustomize with your center'sphone and address informationTTTTT- Proposed ExcavationWHITEPINK - Temporary Survey Markings24"TELSWTRWTRSTELTSPMS 3415 PMS parts parts reflexPMS 144*PMS 108 PMS 1795*PMS 219 GUIDELINES FOR UNIFORM TEMPORARYMARKING OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIESThis marking guide provides for universal use and understanding of thetemporary marking of subsurface facilities to prevent accidents anddamage or service interruption by contractors, excavators, utilitycompanies, municipalities or any others working on or nearunderground SYSTEMSThe One-Call damage prevention system shall be contacted prior EXCAVATIONUse white marks to show the location, route or boundary of proposedexcavation.

2 Surface marks on roadways do not exceed " by 18" (40mm by 450 mm). The facility COLOR and facility owner identity may beadded to white flags or OF TEMPORARY MARKINGUse COLOR -coded surface marks ( , paint or chalk) to indicate thelocation or route of active and out-of-service buried lines. To increasevisibility, COLOR coded vertical markers ( , stakes or flags) shouldsupplement surface marks. Marks and markers indicate the name,initials or logo of the company that owns or operates the line, and widthof the facility if it is greater than 2" (50 mm). Marks placed by otherthan line owner/operator or its agent indicate the identity of thedesignating firm. Multiple lines in joint trench are marked in tandem. Ifthe surface over the buried line is to be removed, supplementary offsetmarkings are used.

3 Offset markings are on a UNIFORM alignment andclearly indicate the actual facility is a specific distance ZONEAny excavation within the tolerance zone is performed with non-powered hand tools or non-invasive method until the marked facility isexposed. The width of the tolerance zone may be specified in law orcode. If not, a tolerance zone including the width of the facility plus 18"(450 mm) measured horizontally from each side of the facility UNIFORM COLOR CODEThe American Public Works association encourages Public agencies,utilities, contractors, other associations, manufacturers and all othersinvolved in excavation to adopt the APWA UNIFORM COLOR code , usingANSI standard Safety Colors for temporary marking and 4/99