2014 Arkansas Code
Title 14 - Local Government
Subtitle 16 - Public Health And Welfare Generally
Chapter 271 - Underground Facilities Damage Prevention
§ 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: Click here to view image.
(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 ยง 14-271-104.
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