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Why the need for Pipemarkers?


Safety

  • To eliminate error in identification of pipes - this is crucial when external parties are involved for emergency conditions.
  • To minimise accidents due to ignorance of contents in pipe.

Efficiency

  • To meet specific industry standards.
  • A more efficient maintenance by reducing downtime for repair.
  • Compliance to Safety Standards.
  • Reduction of effort and time in tracing pipe.


The more common industrial regulations include :


  • ASME A13.1-1996: specification of pipe contents & their hazards.

  • Health & Safety Signs Regulation (1.4.96): full identification of pipes transporting dangerous and hazardous substances required.

  • ISO 14726: specifies principle colours for identification of substances in pipes.

  • ISO (DIS) 14726-2: specifies additional colour codes for more detailed identification of substances.

  • AS 1345-1995: addresses elements of design and specifies location of markers & adjacent distances.

  • OSHA -  29 CFR 1910.261

  • IIAR - International institute of Ammonia Refrigeration

ISO 14726: commonly referred to as Marine pipe identification in ship & offshore sites.





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