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PIPELINE MARKING COLOUR GUIDE - Direct Signs
UK Made BS EN ISO 7010
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PIPELINE MARKING COLOUR GUIDE

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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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Yes. All Direct Signs safety signs are manufactured to BS EN ISO 7010 standards. We are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.

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