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AS5488

The Australian Standard (AS 5488) is intended to provide utility owners, operators and locators with a consistent method of classifying subsurface utility information.

The application of this standard is intended to provide greater public safety and reduce costly infrastructure damage through a greater understanding of the different accuracies regarding utility location information.

Cable Locates has created this guide to provide its valued clients with a simple overview that promotes clear and consistent communication throughout any project life.

Cable Locates Quick Guide:

Information Provided	QL-D	QL-C	QL-B	QL-A
Utility Owner	Included	Included	Included	Included
Utility Type	Included	Included	Included	Included
Date Data Captured	Included	Included	Included	Included
Indicative Horizontal Location Accuracy		± 300mm	± 300mm	± 50mm
Indicative Vertical Location Accuracy			± 500mm	± 50mm
Methods Used			Included	Included
Utility Status, Material, Size and Configuration				Included
Utility Validated				Included