Accuformnmc DT2 Bw Detectable Underground Tape 1000 Ft

Product Description

The ACCUFORMNMC DT2 BW is a detectable underground warning tape designed to mark buried water lines and alert excavators before accidental strikes occur. Constructed from polyethylene on aluminum, this tape is 5 mil thick and provides both a visible surface marker and a detectable metallic layer that can be located with standard underground line locating equipment. The roll measures 1,000 feet long by 2 inches wide, covering substantial trench runs in a single spool. It carries the APWA-standard blue color coding for potable water systems. Plumbers, utility contractors, and municipal water crews install this tape during trench backfill operations to protect buried water mains and service lines.

This tape is suited for residential and commercial water service installations where local codes or utility standards require buried line identification. It is laid in the trench above the pipe during backfill, typically 12 inches below finish grade, providing a warning layer that future excavators will encounter before reaching the water line. The printed caution message reads Caution Buried Water Line Below, making the hazard immediately clear to any crew performing future digging in the area.

Key Features

• Detectable aluminum-core construction allows locating with standard line-locating equipment
• APWA blue color coding identifies potable water lines at a glance
• 1,000-foot roll length reduces spool changes on long trench runs
• 2-inch width provides a clear, readable warning surface
• 5 mil polyethylene-on-aluminum construction resists tearing and soil abrasion underground
• Pre-printed caution message meets common utility marking requirements

Compatibility

Designed as a standard OEM-style detectable underground warning tape for buried potable water line installations conforming to APWA color-code specifications.

Installation Notes

A licensed plumber or utility contractor typically installs this tape during trench backfill before the water line is put into service. The tape is placed in the trench above the pipe, with placement depth following local code requirements or utility standards. Confirm local jurisdiction requirements for tape depth and positioning before backfilling. Do not substitute this tape for tracer wire where tracer wire is specifically required by code.