3M 7000133185 Buried Barricade Tape Telephone Line

Product Description

The 3M 7000133185 is a buried barricade tape from the Scotch Barricade Tapes 300 Series, designed to mark and warn of underground telephone lines during excavation and trenching work. The tape features bold 2-inch black characters printed on a bright background, providing a high-visibility warning message readable at a distance. It is sold by the roll and serves as an economical, passive warning system placed directly in the trench above buried utilities. Telecommunication contractors, utility locators, and excavation crews install this tape during conduit and cable burial operations to meet standard marking requirements.

This buried warning tape is used in residential and commercial underground utility installation projects. It is placed in the trench above buried telephone and telecommunications lines to alert future excavators before they reach the utility. The message printed on the tape reads CAUTION BURIED TELEPHONE LINE BELOW, making it suitable for any project where underground telecom infrastructure requires permanent identification. Utility contractors, municipalities, and telecom service providers commonly specify this tape for new installations and repair work.

Key Features

• Bold 2-inch black characters on a bright background for high-visibility warning
• Pre-printed CAUTION BURIED TELEPHONE LINE BELOW message for telecom utility marking
• Part of the economical Scotch Barricade Tapes 300 Series
• Sold by the roll for straightforward trench installation
• Designed for burial in trenches directly above underground utilities

Compatibility

Designed as a standard buried warning tape for use above underground telephone and telecommunications lines in residential and commercial utility installation applications.

Installation Notes

Buried barricade tape is installed by utility and telecom contractors during trench backfill operations. The tape is placed in the trench at a specified depth above the buried line, typically as required by local codes or utility owner specifications. No special tools are required, but placement depth should follow applicable standards such as those referenced in local right-of-way or utility installation guidelines. Ensure the tape lies flat and continuous along the full run of the buried utility before completing backfill.

Technical Specifications

• Character Height: 2 inches
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Minimum Order Quantity: 8
• Weight: 4.35 pounds
• UPC: 00051128577721

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000133185