North Center Revitalization Assoc. (NCRA)

Why Are There Color Paint Marks on the Sidewalk?

Why Are There Color Paint Marks on the Sidewalk?

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From: Sadie.Hines@cityofmesa.org [mailto:Sadie.Hines@cityofmesa.org] On Behalf Of Neighbor.Info@cityofmesa.org
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Subject: Safety Message



Why Are There Color Paint Marks on the Sidewalk?

These colored paint marks are used by contractors and homeowners to identify underground utility lines such as gas, phone, cable, or water. These paint marks correspond to a standard color code that is assigned to each type of utility. For example, a yellow mark represents an underground gas line, orange represents telecommunication lines, red represents electric. These marks are temporary and will fade with time.
Whether you are a homeowner or excavator, before you dig, grade, or excavate the law requires you to call the Arizona Blue Stake Center statewide at 1 800-STAKE-IT or in Maricopa County at (602) 263-1100 to have all underground utilities to be located. Utility owners will come to your site to mark what they own and maintain. Typically this means they will only mark to their meter. Anything beyond the meter is customer owned and maintained, and may not be marked by the utility company.

This is a free service and will avoid injuries, prevent costly damages and interruptions of facility services, save time and money, avoid hazards, and eliminate construction delays.

For more information on the Arizona Blue Stake Center and the Standard Utility Marking Color Codes, please visit the Arizona Blue Stake Center website at http://www.azbluestake.com.