When earthworks, excavations, drillings or recesses are to be carried out in the vicinity of underground electrical conduits of any class, the route of the conduits and the location of the installations must be marked out in a highly visible manner using signs, banners, pennants, paint or any other device or equivalent means. This marking must take account of the information gathered in application of articles R. 4534-110 to R. 4534-118. It is carried out before work begins and maintained throughout the duration of the work.
In addition, the employer must appoint a competent person to supervise the workers and alert them as soon as they approach or bring their tools within 1.50 metres of underground electrical pipes and installations.