Glossary

ACCURACY_VALUE: | Indicates the precision used to collect the data, using the ASCE DCBA standard (38-22, 75-22).

  • “sub_centimeter”

  • “sub-decimeter”

  • “sub_foot”

  • “sub_meter”

  • “greater_than_meter”

  • “georeferenced_digitized”

  • “hand_drawn”

DEPTH: | Provided as either a point (with an x/y coordinate) or a line, to indicate meters below the surface.

DESCRIPTION: | Optional text to be displayed to provide additional information to the end user.

FEATURE_CLASS | The feature category used to produce the graphical image on the map. These are the allowable values from the APWA uniform color code used to mark underground utilities and excavation sites:

  • White: “proposed_excavation”

  • Pink: “survey”

  • Red: “electric”

  • Yellow: “oil_gas_steam”

  • Orange: “comm_cable_conduit”

  • Blue: “potable_water”

  • Purple: “reclaimed_water”

  • Green: “sewers_drains”

  • “reference”

Standard APWA Colors

APWA Standard Colors

Note

The APWA color code is based on the ANSI standard Z53.1 Safety Colors. It’s used by public agencies, utilities, contractors, and other groups who participate in ground excavation

GEOM | The 3D geometry used to place the feature on the map. Multi-point, multi-line, and multi-polygon are supported.

PROVIDER_FID | The feature ID is the identifying information for each feature used by your organization. This is provided by the data owner.

SIZE: | Provided in meters, as either a point (with an x/y coordinate to indicate diameter) or a line, to indicate width.

STATUS | Indicates how the feature is currently being used.

  • “unknown”

  • “active”

  • “abandoned”

  • “planned”

  • “under_construction”

  • “removed”