PIPELINE
SDL ~ Safety Sign Catalogue 2020
YOUR GUIDE TO PIPE MARKING
WHY IDENTIFY YOUR PIPES? HOW SHOULD YOU IDENTIFY YOUR PIPES?
• It’s the law – The Health & Safety (Signs and Signals) Regulations
1996 Part 3 states that any pipes that transport dangerous
substances must be identifi ed with the appropriate danger
symbol and the name of the substance.
• For extra safety and security – Unmarked pipes and valves
can cause danger to life and infl ict damage to equipment.
Pipe identifi cation is essential for emergency services and
maintenance programs.
• British Standard specifi es the colours and supplementary
information for the identifi cation of pipes conveying fl uids for both
above and below ground installations. This also includes ducts for
ventilation and conduits used for carrying electrical services. • All pipes transporting substances must be marked.
• You must also describe the type of hazard by applying the
appropriate label and danger symbol.
• Pipe marking must be colour coded and display the direction
of fl ow on the visible side of the pipe.
• Pipe Markers/colour-coding should be indicated every 6 to 15m,
at junctions, on both sides of valves and on appliances and
bulkheads (see diagram).
Where pipes pass through fl oors & walls, mark both sides
Close to valves
Changes in direction
At frequent intervals on straight pipe runs
6 to 15m
typical
PIPELINE COLOUR TAPES
Comply to BS 1710:2014 with our range of self-adhesive vinyl pipeline tapes
• Each colour of tape represents a certain group of substances
which can be used on their own as a basic identifi cation tape.
• The tapes can also be used in combination to create your own
colour coding system
• These durable tapes will withstand temperatures from -40ºC to +70ºC
• BS 4800 reference colours are highlighted in red
Code
See below
each illustration
Size (W x L) Price
100mm x 33m
150mm x 33m £36.75
£49.75
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