In marking an excavation site and the location of underground facilities, both the excavator and the owner or operator shall use the following uniform color code:
A. blue for water;
B. green for sewer;
C. orange for communications or coaxial cable;
D. pink for survey;
E. purple for reclaimed water;
F. red for electric;
G. white for proposed excavation area; and
H. yellow for gas.
History: Laws 2001, ch. 150, § 4; 2011, ch. 103, § 5.
The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, included excavation sites and excavators within the scope of this section.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities
Article 14 - Excavation Damage to Pipelines and Underground Utility Lines
Section 62-14-1 - Purpose and intent.
Section 62-14-2 - Definitions.
Section 62-14-4 - Emergency excavation.
Section 62-14-5 - Marking of facilities.
Section 62-14-5.1 - Uniform color code for location of underground facilities.
Section 62-14-6 - Liability for damage to underground facilities.
Section 62-14-7 - Liability for negligence notwithstanding information obtained.
Section 62-14-7.1 - One-call notification system.
Section 62-14-9 - Enforcement.