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PIPELINE MARKING COLOUR GUIDE

PIPELINE MARKING COLOUR GUIDE

The British Standard
BS. 1710 : 1984 'Identification of pipelines' recommends a system for the identification of pipelines & contents including when & where marking should be carried out.

Basic Identification Colours
Pipe contents are divided into 8 different categories allocating a specific colour for each.

PIPELINE CONTENTS COLOUR B.S. CODE No
Water GREEN 12 D 45
Steam SILVER GREY 10 A 03
Oils- mineral, vegetable or animal Combustible liquids BROWN 06 C 39
Gases in either gaseous or liquefied condition (except air) YELLOW OCHRE 08 C 35
Acids and alkalis VIOLET 22 C 37
Air LIGHT BLUE 20 E 51
Other liquids BLACK 00 E 53
Electrical Services and Ventilation ducts ORANGE 06 E 51

Safety Colours
British Standards allocate 3 colours for further identification as follows:-

COLOUR B.S. CODE No
Fire fighting RED 04 E 53
Warning of Danger YELLOW 08 E 51
Fresh water MID - BLUE 18 E 53

N.B. Colours shown above are intended as a general guide and not exact. Please refer to BS1710 & BS4800.
Info:
220mm X 310mm Encapsulated

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UK deliveries

£8.95 delivery charge for all orders* 

*Orders to non-mainland UK locations and non-stock items (such as bulky, heavy or hazardous goods) may be subject to delivery charges. In the unlikely event that your order incurs additional charges, you will be contacted by our Customer Service Team at the point your order is being processed.

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Last updated: May 05, 2021

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