3M 7000133189 Buried Barricade Tape Fiber Optic

Product Description

The 3M 7000133189 is a buried barricade tape from the Scotch Barricade Tapes 300 Series, designed to mark the location of underground fiber optic lines. The tape features bold 2-inch black characters printed on a bright background, making the warning message clearly visible to excavators and utility workers. It is intended to be installed directly in the ground above buried fiber optic infrastructure, serving as a last line of visual warning before a dig crew reaches the cable. Installation is typically performed by utility contractors, telecom crews, and civil construction teams during conduit or direct-burial fiber work.

This tape is used in underground utility marking applications, specifically to indicate the presence of buried fiber optic lines. It is appropriate for both commercial and municipal utility projects where NEC, local utility, or right-of-way standards require subsurface hazard identification. The bright background and high-contrast printing ensure the warning message is legible when the tape is encountered during future excavation work.

Key Features

• Pre-printed CAUTION BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE BELOW message for clear hazard identification
• Bold 2-inch black characters on a bright background for high contrast readability
• Designed for direct burial use as a subsurface utility warning marker
• Part of the Scotch Barricade Tapes 300 Series, an economical and widely used utility marking line
• Sold by the roll; minimum order quantity of 4 rolls

Compatibility

Designed for use in underground utility marking applications where a buried fiber optic cable warning indicator is required above the cable or conduit during installation.

Installation Notes

Buried barricade tape is typically installed by utility contractors or telecom construction crews during trenching and backfill operations. The tape should be placed a set distance above the buried line in the trench before final backfill, in accordance with local utility standards or project specifications. Always verify local requirements for burial depth and tape placement before installation. Do not substitute surface-use barricade tape for this buried application.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 9.5 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Minimum Order Quantity: 4
• UPC: 00051128577769

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000133189