Pipeline identification & safety
This summary is based on BS1710:1984 'Identification of pipelines', to which reference should be made for detailed information.
- Water
- Steam
- Air
- Oil
- Fluids & drainage
- Electrical services
- Acids & alkalis
Basic colours indicate the essential nature of the contents. Optical coding colour provide additional information. The table below shows the basic and coding colours for general building services and safety purposes, using BS4800 references and equivalent ICI Trade Paints Gloss colour names.