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Locate underground pipes
Reduce Damage - Improve Safety
We Identify Underground Pipes and Cables
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Locating underground services by using a cable and pipe Locator before excavating or digging improves safety and lowers the risk of strikes and damage
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No jobs too small
Call Us Now for Your Underground Asset Locating
HIGH VOLTAGE - LOW VOLTAGE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - STORM WATER - GAS
OPTICAL FIBER DUCTS & CONDUITS
WHS regulations requires that all reasonable steps must be taken to obtain current underground essential services information about an excavation site before work is being carried .
1.80
GAS
0.8
WATER
TELCO
0.750
ELECTRIC
0.450
Electromagnetic locating is the most frequently employed method used to detect underground assets made of or containing conductive materials such as steel or copper. Infrastructure assets such as water, natural gas, fuel lines, electricity and telephone would utilise this method of locating.
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In order to detect these assets using the electromagnetic technique, a radio frequency is induced onto the asset which the signal is then carried by the conductor along its length and is detected above ground with radio frequency antenna. There are two main approaches to finding buried services with electromagnetic locators: avoidance and precision locate.
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When employed correctly by trained locators, electromagnetic locating can be a safe and reliable means of locating the most common underground assets.
Pot Holing Services - We also offer Hand Excavation and Identification of Assets if required. QL-A
ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCATING
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GROUND PENETRATING RADAR
Another form of locating infrastructure assets are radar based methods such as ground penetrating radar and associated technologies which can be used to determine the approximate location of non-conductive underground infrastructure assets.
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The employment of either electromagnetic or radar based technologies to locate underground infrastructure assets should be from a experienced locator. Never rely solely on digital depth; operating the specialist equipment requires training and knowledge to interpret the results assessed by a trained locator. Minimum 1 day call outs apply for GPR Locating Services
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AS-5488.1:2019 Aust Standard
The codes and colours AS 5488 recommends will facilitate easier identification of different subsurface utilities on plans, electronic versions and in the field. It recommends standard marking symbols and colours to be utilised to clearly indicate:
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What the infrastructure asset is (i.e. gas, water, telecoms, and sewer etc).
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What infrastructure asset is presented (number and size of pipe work, including orientation if available).
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The direction of the infrastructure asset.
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The suggested depth of the underground asset.
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The quality of the located asset A – B – C -D
QL- (A) sighted, must be located, then potholed. Utility must be physically sighted and measured.
QL- (B) traced, laterally, with depth detail, between two known points (i.e. two man holes)
QL- (C) aligned from surface features,
QL- (D) any other method (E.g. DBYD plans only)
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This allows all operators on the project to understand the accuracy of the site location and map data when carrying out any kind of planning and excavation works.
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Safe Locate is DBYD Certified and services all of Melbourne and Outer suburbs, our combined 22 years’ experience in the fields of Electrical Contracting & Directional Drilling provide us the required insights and knowledge of how underground assets are installed and located.
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Safe Locate will make all inquiries regarding existing assets with DBYD (Dial Before You Dig) we examine all the asset plans and record all critical information prior to site locating and mark up. Safe Locate will make available the supplied asset information and any additional critical information to you via email link for your records. We will mark up and identify assets at the location site as per AS 5488.1/2019 and report to you on completion.
When required pedestrian management/controls are provided to ensure the safety of personnel on site and the general public. All employees on site will wear the appropriate safety attire for adequate visibility.
All work activities are conducted with safety given first priority. All employees are trained and briefed regarding safety measures such as minimising exposures to potentially hazardous conditions, avoiding unnecessary risks and placing safety as a first priority.
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