Color Code

Identification of Pipelines

Pipelines should be identified in accordance with BS 1710:1984, and colour banding for the pipelines should be used. Colour band identification (see Figure) should be applied near to valves, junctions, walls etc. A label applied every 3 m and bearing 6 mm size letters should identify each gas.

Care should be taken to maintain pipeline identification when periodical re-painting is undertaken. The direction of flow should be indicated.