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3M 407 Scotch Detectable Buried Barricade Tape, Fiber Optic Caution, 3 in x 1000 ft, Orange

3M 407 Scotch Detectable Buried Barricade Tape, Fiber Optic Caution, 3 in x 1000 ft, Orange

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Model: 407-O-3X1000FT

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3M 407 Scotch Detectable Buried Barricade Tape, Fiber Optic Caution, 3 in x 1000 ft, Orange

3M's 407 Scotch Detectable Buried Barricade Tape is a heavy-duty underground warning tape engineered to alert excavators, contractors, and utility crews to the presence of buried fiber optic lines before digging begins. Printed clearly with the message CAUTION BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE BELOW, this detectable tape measures 3 in x 1000 ft per roll, giving crews a long, continuous run of warning coverage for extended trench and excavation work. Supplied in Orange, the tape follows the standard color-coding convention used for communication and fiber optic utility lines, helping crews quickly identify the type of buried asset at a glance. Packaged 8 rolls per case, the 3M 407 tape is well suited for large-scale trenching, conduit installation, and cable-laying projects where dependable, continuous underground line marking is required to help reduce the risk of accidental line strikes.

Key Features

  • Roll Dimensions: Each roll measures 3 in x 1000 ft, providing long, continuous coverage across extended excavation, trenching, and utility installation runs without frequent roll changes.
  • Detectable Construction: Built as a detectable barricade tape so the buried fiber optic line location can be identified with standard detection equipment after the trench has been backfilled.
  • Clear Warning Message: Printed CAUTION BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE BELOW in bold text clearly identifies the specific type of utility buried beneath the surface, reducing confusion on multi-utility job sites.
  • Color-Coded Orange: The Orange finish aligns with widely used utility color-coding conventions for communication and fiber optic lines, supporting fast visual recognition by excavation crews.
  • Case Packaging: Supplied 8 rolls per case, allowing contractors and utility companies to keep adequate stock on hand for multi-run underground projects without frequent reordering.
  • Model 407 Series: Part of the 3M Scotch 407 line of detectable buried barricade tapes used for underground utility marking.

Technical Specifications

  • Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.

Typical Applications

  • Underground Fiber Optic Line Marking
  • Utility Trenching and Excavation Warning
  • Buried Cable and Conduit Installations
  • Construction Site Digging Safety Programs
  • Telecommunications and Data Line Protection

Why 3M?

3M brings proven barricade and safety tape manufacturing experience to the 407 Scotch Detectable Buried Barricade Tape, offering dependable underground line identification for utility, telecommunications, and construction professionals. The detectable construction, paired with clear CAUTION BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE BELOW messaging, helps excavation crews avoid costly and potentially dangerous line strikes during digging. Supplied in convenient 8-roll cases and finished in high-visibility Orange, 3M's 407 buried barricade tape supports efficient job-site stocking and consistent underground line marking across ongoing utility and construction work.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

list_batch:
SPB-20260922
Product Type:
Barricade Tape
Series:
407
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
PPE & Safety
Product Color:
Orange
Product Group:
Safety & PPE

3M 407-O-3X1000FT – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the 3M 407 buried barricade tape detectable after the trench is backfilled?
Yes. The 3M Scotch 407 is built as a detectable buried barricade tape, so the line's location can be picked up with standard detection equipment once the trench is backfilled. That is the difference between it and plain non-detectable warning tape, which only warns a crew that is already digging in the right spot.
2) What does the 3M 407 orange tape actually say printed on it?
It reads CAUTION BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE BELOW. The message names the specific utility rather than a generic warning, which matters on a multi-utility corridor where a crew may hit several tapes in one trench.
3) Is orange the right tape color for a fiber optic or telecom run?
Orange is the color-coding convention used for communication and fiber optic lines, and the 3M 407 is supplied in orange with fiber optic wording to match. If you are marking a different utility, you want the color for that service instead, not this roll.
4) What part number do I order for the 3M 407 orange fiber optic tape in 3 inch by 1000 foot?
The 3M part number is 407-O-3X1000FT. The O is the orange fiber optic version of the Scotch 407 detectable buried barricade tape; the size suffix is the 3 inch width by 1000 foot length.
5) Is buried detectable tape the same thing as a tracer wire?
No, and they do different jobs. The 3M 407 is a 3 inch wide printed warning tape laid in the trench above the line; its detectable construction lets the run be located after backfill, and the printed CAUTION BURIED FIBER OPTIC LINE BELOW text warns anyone who digs down to it. A tracer wire gives you a conductor to toning only, with no visual warning for the backhoe operator. On fiber work crews commonly want the printed warning layer because the strike risk is the real problem.
6) Will a 3 inch wide warning tape be wide enough over a fiber conduit trench?
Three inches is the standard width for utility warning tape over a single conduit or cable run, and that is what the 407-O-3X1000FT gives you. For a wide multi-duct bank, crews typically run parallel lengths or step up to a wider tape so the printed message sits over the full width of the pull.
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