Ips 513285 Detectable Underground Sewer Tape 3in X 1000ft

Product DescriptionThe IPS 513285 is a detectable underground warning tape designed to mark buried sewer lines. Printed with a sewer identification legend and colored green to meet standard utility color codes, this tape is installed directly over buried pipe to alert excavators and contractors before accidental strike. The 3-inch width and 1000-foot roll length make it suitable for continuous runs on residential and commercial sewer installations. It is a standard consumable used by plumbers, pipe crews, and utility contractors during burial and backfill operations.This tape is used in underground sewer and drainage installations where local codes or project specifications require buried utility marking. It is appropriate for residential sewer laterals, municipal sewer main work, and commercial site utility installations. The 1000-foot roll format supports extended runs without splicing, reducing material handling during trench backfill. Plumbing contractors and underground utility crews are the primary installers.Key FeaturesGreen color coding meets standard utility identification for sewer and drain linesSewer legend printed along tape for clear buried-line identification3-inch width provides a visible detection target over buried pipe1000-foot roll supports long continuous runs with minimal splicingDesigned for installation above buried sewer pipe during trench backfillCompatibilityDesigned as a standard detectable underground warning tape for use over buried sewer and drainage piping in residential and commercial installations.Installation NotesDetectable underground warning tape is installed by plumbers and underground utility contractors during trench backfill, typically placed 12 inches above the top of the buried pipe. Verify placement depth with local codes or project specifications before backfilling. No special tools are required, but care should be taken to keep the tape flat and aligned over the pipe centerline to maintain a continuous detectable signal path.Technical SpecificationsWidth: 3 inchesRoll Length: 1000 feetColor: GreenApplication Legend: SewerOrder Increment: 1Standard InformationBrand: IPSManufacturer Part Number: 513285