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West Virginia Code Chapter 24C. Underground Facilities Damage Prevention § 24C-1-6. Standard color code for temporary markings

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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 per facility type:

(1) WHITE: Proposed excavation.

(2) PINK: Temporary survey markings.

(3) RED: Electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting cables.

(4) YELLOW: Gas, oil, steam, petroleum, or gaseous materials.

(5) ORANGE: Communication, alarm or signal lines, cables, or conduit.

(6) BLUE: Potable water.

(7) PURPLE: Reclaimed water, irrigation, or slurry lines.

(8) GREEN: Sewer or drain lines.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 24C. Underground Facilities Damage Prevention § 24C-1-6. Standard color code for temporary markings - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-24c-underground-facilities-damage-prevention/wv-code-sect-24c-1-6/

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