Red paint on the ground means buried electric lines. Learn how to avoid outages and stay safe on job sites in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale & Florida.
Red is one of the most critical utility colors. It marks underground electric power lines, cables, conduit, and lighting systems.
These lines are often found in:
- Residential neighborhoods (streetlights and service feeds)
- Commercial properties (underground power distribution)
- Parking lots and sidewalks
Why it matters: Hitting an electrical line during trenchless drilling can cause:
- Power outages
- Fire hazards
- Electrocution injuries
- Fines and liability issues
At Trenchless Drilling LLC, we always verify red-marked areas during our 811 pre-locate walkthroughs. We also provide private locating services if site records are unclear or incomplete.