Ark. Code § 14-271-111

Current with legislation from 2024 effective through May 3, 2024.
Section 14-271-111 - Color code for marking facility and excavation or demolition locations
(a)
(1) If the approximate location of an underground facility is marked with temporary markers, stakes, or other physical means, the operator shall follow the color coding prescribed as follows:

FACILITY AND TYPE OF PRODUCT

SPECIFIC GROUP IDENTIFYING COLOR

Electric power distribution and transmission

Safety red

Municipal electric systems

Safety red

Gas distribution and transmission

High visibility safety yellow

Oil distribution and transmission

High visibility safety yellow

Dangerous materials' product lines

High visibility safety yellow

Telephone and telegraph systems

Safety alert orange

Cable television

Safety alert orange

Police and fire communications

Safety alert orange

Water systems

Safety precaution blue

Sewer systems

Safety green.

(2) In addition to the foregoing, all underground facilities installed after January 1, 1996, shall be permanently marked with tracing wires of appropriate durability or in other manner which will enable the operator to trace the specific course of the underground facility.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed by all affected operators, persons engaged in excavation or demolition shall mark the proposed area of work with stakes, flags, posts, or painted or chalked lines that are white in color and are clearly visible.
(c) Any person who moves, removes, alters, conceals, or defaces any markings required under this chapter before the demolition or excavation work is commenced shall be subject to the penalties contained in § 14-271-104.

Ark. Code § 14-271-111

Acts 1987, No. 600, § 9; 1995, No. 727, § 7.