New Mexico § 62-14-5.1 - Uniform color code for location of underground facilities
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-14-5.1 — Uniform color code for location of underground facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-14-5.1. Uniform color code for location of underground facilities
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.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 62-14-5.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 62-14-5.1 cover?
Section 62-14-5.1 ("Uniform color code for location of underground facilities") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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