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Document ID (ISN)38218
CIS number 82-1249
Year 1982
Convention or series no. ANSI A13.1-1981
Title Scheme for the identification of piping systems
Bibliographic information American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 345 East 47th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017, USA, 28 Feb. 1982. 4p. Illus. Price: US-$4.50.
Abstract To promote greater safety and reduce chances of error, confusion or inaction, especially in times of emergency, this standard (approved as an American National Standard 16 Nov. 1981) specifies the identification of the contents of piping systems by legends and colour schemes. Types of hazards identified are: flammable or explosive substances, chemically active or toxic substances (e.g. corrosive or productive of poisonous gases), substances at temperatures or pressures, radioactive substances, materials of inherently low hazard, fire-quenching materials. Colour schemes according to ANSI Standard Z.53.1; size of legend lettering.
Descriptors (primary) dangerous substances; USA; hazard identification; colour schemes; piping
Descriptors (secondary) pressurized gas systems; corrosive substances; explosive substances; flammable substances; radioactive substances; toxic substances; extreme temperatures; chemical products; warning notices; sprinkler systems; extinguishing agents; standard; high-pressure piping
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Pressure vessels and systems
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Lighting and colour
Compressed gases and pressure vessels
Classification and labelling of chemicals