Description
Marking pipes in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities can help make a workplace safer and more efficient. When pipes are clearly labeled, fewer accidents involving injuries and damage to property occur.
This pipe marking guide will explain the best practices for creating a visual pipe marking system to increase safety and efficiency in your workplace. Many industries have specific standards for labeling. For example, health care facilities are subject to specific requirements for pipes carrying medical gases, while marine vessels must use special color-coding.
Most facilities, however, should follow the ASME/ANSI A13.1 standard for pipe marking, which requires an employer use labels that state what a pipe contains and what possible hazards are related to that substance.