Utility Locating Information and Supplies
The utility locating industry is essential to many other lines of work, including construction, excavation and much more. It is vital to avoid costly digging mistakes by first calling 811 and contacting your state one-call service. Once underground utilities are located, it is also vital that the utility marking company you contact is also prepared with the proper underground utility marking supplies. Utility marking supplies include everything from soil probes to marking paint and marking flags. A utility locator's first and most important objective is precision. He or she must precisely measure where the underground utility lies and be sure it is marked accurately. A minor measuring mistake can have devastatingly expensive and dangerous consequences, so precise and accurate measurements and marks are vital. The individual or company doing the digging after the buried utilities have been located must also be able to clearly see where the markings are, and which type of utility lies beneath. The American Public Works Association color code chart is a vital piece of information for any construction company or other organization that seeks to dig. We've provided the APWA color code chart for your convenience. You may choose to view the APWA chart or read here. The color code is as follows: white markings are meant for proposed excavation, pink marks are survey markings, red is to mark electric utilities, yellow marks for gas, oil and steam utilities, orange markings are for communications lines, blue is for water irrigation, purple marks reclaimed water utilities and green is the APWA color for sewers and drains.
It is essential that you use the proper measuring devices and color codes when you're in the business of locating buried underground utilities. At UtilityLocating.com we meet all your locating and marking needs, and we save you money on utility locator supplies. Shop for marking flags, marking paint and chalk, soil probes, measuring wheels, construction fence and more. We also supply utility locating safety supplies like safety vests, work gloves, hard hats and safety glasses. Order online today or call 1-877-899-SAFE for assistance. Hours of operation for customer service assistance are Monday through Thursday 8 am to 6 pm EST and Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm EST.
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