§24C-1-6 Standard color code for temporary markings.
§24C-1-6. Standard color code for temporary markings.
Temporary marking provided by operators and excavators to indicate the approximate location of underground facilities and work site boundaries shall utilize the following color code:
Facility Type Identifying Color or Equivalent
(a) Electrical powerSafety Red
distribution and
transmission
(b) Municipal electricSafety Red
systems
(c) Gas distribution andHigh Visibility Safety Yellow
transmission
(d) Oil and petroleumHigh Visibility Safety Yellow
transmission
(e) Dangerous materials,High Visibility Safety Yellow
product lines, steam
lines
(f) Telephone and telegraphSafety Alert Orange
systems
(g) Police and fireSafety Alert Orange
communications
(h) Cable televisionSafety Alert Orange
(i) Water systemsSafety Precaution Blue
(j) Slurry systems Safety Precaution Blue
(k) Sewer systemsSafety Green
(l) Proposed excavationsWhite