How Deep to Bury Underground Warning Tape

Diagram of how deep to bury warning tape for caution marker and hazard

It is recommended that underground warning/marking tape be buried at a depth of 12 in (30 cm) or less below grade. The minimum distance from the top of the pipeline should be 12 in (30 cm), with 24 in (60 cm) -36 in (90 cm).

Each run of underground warning/marking tape must be overlapped by a minimum of 20 ft (6 m) or must be joined.

For a complete installation guide, check out our installation sheet for Signaltape® Underground Warning Tape.

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