Know what\’s below – utility asset pipe and cable location service
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When finding pipe location, or cable location, or any underground asset, it’s vital that you get pipe locating professionals who know the standards, and apply the standards. Unlike many operators, Underground IQ only employ certified pipe locators. Below is a quick overview of the colour standards and quality levels.
Including, electrical services.
Including CCTV, security, traffic signals, white markings.
Drinking water.
Gas, oil, petrol, steam and anything flammable.
Drainage and sewage.
Including irrigation & slurry lines.
Used for unknown services/assets, as well as temporary markings.
Pipes, electrical, anything to do with fire services.
*Colours used may differ from standards and will be documented in the report. Colours may differ from standards due to surface colour, textures, or other markings. For example, green paint is often not seen clearly on grass, and we may substitute another colour, as indicated on the report.
visually confirmed
±50mm horizontally
±50mm vertically
Sufficient for mechanical excavation when following duty of care requirements
EMF located
SIGNIFICANT risk reduction
±300mm horizontally
±500mm vertically
Sufficient for non-destructive excavation
Evident from surface features + plans
SIGNIFICANT risk of damage
No spatial accuracy
Underground utility, services, pipe and cable locator, service is what we do.
Know what’s below, before you dig!