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60 British Columbia Common Ground Alliance
Ÿ In compliance with the legislative requirements, and
Ÿ In accordance with the ALA as stipulated between the ground disturber and
the facility owner in question when and where applicable.
The facility owner has a duty to ensure the ALA terms and conditions will
provide a level of safety equivalent to the standard locate process.
3-15 COLOUR CODE
PRACTICE STATEMENT: A uniform colour code and set of marking symbols is
adopted throughout British Columbia.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION: British Columbia adopts the standard of using a
colour code to define the relevant facility types. This standard could resemble
those accepted by the National Utility Locating Contractors Association or the
American Public Works Association. Designated colours relate to specific types
of underground facilities.
Yellow
Red
Orange
Blue
Green
Purple
Pink
White
Colour Type of Facility
Gas, oil, petroleum, compressed air and gases, and
other hazardous liquid of gaseous materials except water
Electric power lines
Communications & CATV
Water
Sewer
Reclaimed or treated water
Temporary survey markings
Proposed excavations
3-16 EXCAVATION SITE CONDITIONS
PRACTICE STATEMENT: Facilities are identified adequately for conditions.
PRACTICE DESCRIPTION: Facility locators match the markings to the existing
and expected surface conditions. Markings may include use of, or in
combination of, paint, chalk, flags, stakes, brushes, or offsets. Conditions that