(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 PRODUCTSPECIFIC GROUP IDENTIFYING COLORElectric power distribution and transmissionSafety redMunicipal electric systemsSafety redGas distribution and transmissionHigh visibility safety yellowOil distribution and transmissionHigh visibility safety yellowDangerous materials' product linesHigh visibility safety yellowTelephone and telegraph systemsSafety alert orangeCable televisionSafety alert orangePolice and fire communicationsSafety alert orangeWater systemsSafety precaution blueSewer systemsSafety 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 ity.(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.Acts 1987, No. 600, § 9; 1995, No. 727, § 7.
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