Ips 513293 Detectable Underground Tape 3 in X 1000 Ft

Product Description

The IPS 513293 is a detectable underground warning tape designed to mark buried reclaimed water lines. Printed in the standard purple color coding for reclaimed or recycled water systems, this tape is laid above the pipe during trenching to alert excavators and contractors to the presence of a pressurized or non-potable water line below. The roll measures 3 inches wide by 1,000 feet long, providing substantial coverage for commercial and residential site work. A metallic or foil core layer allows the tape to be located with a standard underground utility locator, making it a required component on many municipal and utility projects.

This tape is used in horizontal directional drilling, open-cut trenching, and traditional pipe-and-backfill installations wherever reclaimed, recycled, or non-potable water mains are buried. It is suited for residential subdivision utility work, commercial site development, and municipal water reclamation projects. Plumbers, utility contractors, and site crews install this product as part of standard trench backfill procedures in compliance with local utility marking codes and specifications.

Key Features

• Purple color coding identifies reclaimed or recycled water lines per standard utility marking conventions
• Detectable construction allows location with electromagnetic utility locating equipment
• 3-inch width provides a clear visual warning band during future excavation
• 1,000-foot roll length reduces splices on long runs and speeds installation
• Designed for direct burial in trench backfill above the pipe

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style detectable warning tape for burial above reclaimed or non-potable water piping in standard utility trench installations.

Installation Notes

Detectable underground warning tape is typically installed by plumbers or utility contractors during the backfill phase of trenching. The tape should be placed a minimum distance above the pipe crown as required by the authority having jurisdiction or applicable local utility standards. Verify depth and placement requirements with the project engineer or local utility before backfilling. No special tools are required beyond standard trenching and compaction equipment.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 3 inches
• Length: 1,000 feet
• Color: Purple (Reclaimed Water)
• Detection Type: Detectable (electromagnetic locatable)
• Order Increment: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: IPS
• Manufacturer Part Number: 513293