Overview
Underground warning tape caution buried electric line marking is a critical safety component for electrical utility installations and construction projects. This trusted solution features bold black lettering that warns “Caution Buried Electric Line” on a bright red background, following industry-standard colors and legends designed in accordance with the APWA National Color Code. The tape provides visual and detectable warning to prevent excavation accidents and utility damage.
Key Features
- Detectable Construction: Aluminum-foil core construction helps to safeguard workers by alerting them to hazards like buried electrical and communication cables
- Metal Detector Compatible: This tape can be detected with a non-ferrous locator and is formulated to resist degradation from acids and alkalis found in soils
- APWA Compliant: Meets or exceeds industry standards, including the American Public Works Association (APWA) color code
- Durable Construction: 5 mil thickness and high tensile strength of 15,000 PSI ensures long-lasting performance
- Lead-Free Formulation: Uses lead-free pigments and organic lead-free ink
Technical Specifications
- Thickness: 5 mils
- Width: 6 inches
- Length: 1,000 feet per roll
- Color: Red (APWA electrical utility standard)
- Legend: Black text “Caution Buried Electric Line Below”
- Core Material: Aluminum foil
- Tensile Strength: 15,000 PSI
- Temperature Range: -60°F to 250°F
- Standards: APWA color code, ASTM D-2103, ASTM D-882
Typical Applications
- Electrical utility installation and burial depth marking
- Excavation site safety and utility location
- Underground cable and conduit identification
- Construction project utility hazard warning
- Utility company field operations and cable runs
- Municipal and commercial electrical infrastructure
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Non-ferrous metal detector locating equipment
- Standard hand tools and burial installation equipment
- All electrical utility types and buried cable systems
- APWA-compliant utility marking protocols
- Federal, state, and municipal electrical codes
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Generic APWA red underground warning tape rolls
- Standard 6″ x 1000′ detectable utility marking tape
- Industry-standard caution buried electric line tape
Works With
- Metal detection and utility location services
- Underground service alert (811) call system compliance
- APWA Uniform Color Code utility marking systems
- Standard excavation and utility installation procedures
