3M 7000133220 Detectable Buried Barricade Tape

Product Description

The 3M 7000133220 is a detectable buried barricade tape engineered for marking and protecting underground utility installations. Part of the 3M Scotch 400 Series, this tape is designed to be buried alongside or above electrical lines, cables, or conduit. Its detectable construction allows locating equipment to identify the tape from the surface, giving crews advance warning before digging. Electrical contractors and utility workers use this tape as a line-of-defense measure against accidental dig-ins to high-voltage cable runs. Each roll is a standard unit sold in minimum quantities of 8 rolls per order.

This tape is used in both residential and commercial electrical installations where underground high-voltage cables require marking. It is installed in trenches above direct-buried cable or conduit prior to backfill, providing a visual and detectable warning layer. The message printed on the tape reads CAUTION BURIED HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE BELOW, making the hazard clear to any crew performing future excavation in the area. Typical installers include licensed electricians and utility construction crews working on site electrical distribution systems.

Key Features

• Detectable construction allows surface-locating equipment to identify buried tape position
• Printed warning message: CAUTION BURIED HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE BELOW for clear hazard identification
• Part of the 3M Scotch 400 Series, designed specifically for underground utility marking
• Sold by the roll with a minimum order quantity of 8 rolls
• Helps protect high-voltage cable installations from accidental excavation damage

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style underground warning solution for electrical utility installations requiring detectable buried marker tape above high-voltage cable or conduit runs.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed electricians or utility construction crews during trenching operations. The tape should be placed in the trench above the cable or conduit, at a depth consistent with local code requirements and NEC guidelines, prior to final backfill. Ensure the printed warning side faces upward for maximum visibility during any future excavation. Do not use this tape as a substitute for proper conduit protection or other code-required physical barriers.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 8 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Roll
• Minimum Order Quantity: 8
• UPC: 00051128579626

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000133220