3M 7000133203 Detectable Buried Barricade Tape

Product Description

The 3M 7000133203 is a detectable buried barricade tape from the Scotch 400 Series, engineered for accurate underground utility marking. This tape is embedded with a detectable element that allows locating equipment to identify its position beneath the surface without excavation. It carries a printed warning message reading CAUTION BURIED TELEPHONE LINE BELOW, making it appropriate for marking buried telecommunications infrastructure. Installation is performed during trenching operations by telecom and utility contractors before backfill is completed. The tape serves as both a visual warning during any future digging and an electronic marker for locate crews.

This tape is used in underground utility installation and protection applications, specifically for marking buried telephone and telecommunications lines. It is suited for residential, commercial, and municipal utility projects where telecommunication conduit or direct-buried cable requires surface-visible and electronically detectable identification. Contractors install it at a consistent depth above the utility during backfill, following local dig-safe and utility protection standards. It is sold in roll form with a minimum order quantity of 4 rolls.

Key Features

• Detectable construction allows locate equipment to identify tape position without digging
• Pre-printed CAUTION BURIED TELEPHONE LINE BELOW warning for clear utility identification
• Part of the Scotch 400 Series detectable buried barricade tape line
• Sold in roll form for straightforward trench-line application
• Supports compliance with underground utility marking and dig-safe requirements

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style marking solution for buried telephone and telecommunications utility installations requiring detectable underground warning tape.

Installation Notes

Installed by telecom, utility, or excavation contractors during active trenching before backfill. The tape should be placed at the required depth above the utility per applicable local codes and dig-safe regulations. Keep the tape taut and continuous along the full run of the buried line to ensure reliable detection. No energized systems need to be de-energized for tape installation, but all applicable trench-safety and confined-space protocols must be followed.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 11.5 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Minimum Order Quantity: 4
• UPC: 00051128578810

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000133203