Detectable tape prevents accidental damage during excavation. It protects workers and the public, assists in locating utilities when maps are outdated or unavailable, and is often required by law in many countries and municipalities. Now we will learn, in which areas or application and field does this tapes are used.
Underground Utility Marking
Common utility types and their standard color codes:
Water – Blue – “Caution: Water Line Below”
Sewer & Drain – Green – “Caution: Sewer Line Below”
Electric Power Lines – Red – “Danger: Electric Line Below”
Gas/Oil Pipelines – Yellow – “Caution: Gas Pipeline Below”
Telecommunications/Fiber Optic – Orange – “Caution: Fiber Optic Cable Below”
Infrastructure and Construction Projects
Detectable tape is used to mark underground lines during road and highway construction, airport and rail system development, port expansion, industrial park construction, and new housing or commercial developments.
Municipal and Utility Companies
Public utilities and contractors use detectable tape for marking water and sewer systems, electrical and telecom infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with “Call Before You Dig” regulations.
Landfills, Environmental, and Hazard Zones
Detectable tape is used to mark contaminated or hazardous zones, underground storage tanks (USTs), and buried chemical or waste lines for environmental monitoring and compliance.
Military and Oil/Gas Fields
In remote or high-risk areas, detectable tape is used to mark buried pipelines, communication lines, and fiber optic cables to prevent accidental damage and ensure safety.