Positive Response Information


In accordance with the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act (65-31-108 (b)), all member utilities are required to notify Tennessee 811 that they have marked the approximate location of underground facilities or that the member has no underground facilities in the proposed area of excavation via Positive Response.


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Uniform Color Code


The uniform color code is used for marking excavation sites and underground facilities in conflict with an excavation. Underground facilities may be marked on the ground in either paint, stakes, or flags.

White

Proposed Excavation

Pink

Temporary Survey Markings

Red

Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit, and Lighting Cables

Yellow

Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum, or Gaseous Materials

Orange

Communications, Alarm, or Signal Lines, Cables, or Conduit

Blue

Potable Water

Purple

Reclaimed Water, Irrigation, and Slurry Lines

Green

Sewers and Drain Lines

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