L H Dottie Co UT44D Underground Warning Tape 3in X 1000ft

Product Description

The L H Dottie CO UT44D is an orange underground warning tape used to mark buried utilities and service lines beneath the ground surface. Supplied in a 3-inch-wide by 1000-foot roll, this tape is installed directly above buried lines during backfill operations to alert future excavators that a utility is present below. Electricians, plumbers, and utility contractors use this product as a standard protective measure when trenching and burying conduit, pipe, or direct-burial cable. The orange color convention is widely associated with telecommunications and electrical line marking in North American utility color-coding standards.

This tape is suited for residential and commercial underground utility installations where a physical marker is required in the trench above the buried service. It is placed at a specified depth below grade so that any digging activity in the area will encounter the tape before reaching the utility line. A single roll provides 1000 feet of continuous coverage, making it practical for long trench runs on new construction or retrofit projects.

Key Features

• 3-inch width provides a visible barrier strip above buried utilities
• 1000-foot roll length covers extended trench runs without splicing
• Orange color follows common electrical and telecommunications underground marking conventions
• Sold individually as a single roll per unit of measure

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose underground utility warning tape for use in trenching applications involving buried electrical conduit, communication lines, or similar below-grade services.

Installation Notes

Underground warning tape is typically installed by electricians, plumbers, or utility contractors during trench backfill operations. The tape should be placed above the buried utility at a depth consistent with local code requirements and project specifications to ensure it is encountered before the utility during future excavation. No special tools are required for installation. Always verify local jurisdiction requirements for minimum burial depth and warning tape placement before backfilling.