Geotechnical & Survey

AS5488 colours explained

Dashpivot article – AS5488 colour codes

AS5488 Colour Codes There are special meanings to the line colours and marking codes; they show that there are utilities under the surface. These marks are put in place to aid utility workers in avoiding trenches that will not be…

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AS5488

Dashpivot article – AS5488

AS5488: Quality Levels, Colour Codes, and More What is AS5488? AS5488 is an Australian standard specifically designed for the classification and management of subsurface utility information (SUI). First introduced in 2013, this standard, also known as AS5488-2013 Classification of Subsurface…

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AS5488 quality levels

Dashpivot article – AS5488 quality levels

AS5488 Quality Levels What is AS5488? AS5488 is a standard in Australia used for locating and identifying subterranean utilities. It provides guidelines for the accurate localisation and identification of subsurface facilities to prevent damage to telecommunications, electricity, gas, water, and…

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