Pipeline Marker Bands
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations 1998 requires employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances.
BS1710 2014 identification of pipeline and services specifies the colours to be used for the idenification of hazardous substances - including conduits for electrical services and ventilation ducting.
Colour banding should be used at each side of a floor or wall penetration, and at each side of a valve or appliance. Flow markers should be used at either side of a change of direction and every 7-14m on a straight run.
Green Pipe Band - Water -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Silver / Grey Pipe Band - Steam -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Brown Pipe Band - Oils -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Ochre Pipe Band - Gas -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Violet Pipe Band - Acids / Alkalis -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Light Blue Pipe Band - Air -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Black Pipe Band - Other Liquids -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Orange Pipe Band - Electricity / Ventilation -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Red Pipe Band - Fire Fighting -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Yellow Pipe Band - Warnings -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..
Auxiliary Blue Pipe Band - Fresh Water -
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. BS171 1984 Identification of Pipelines and Services, specifies the colours to be used for the identification of pipes containing..