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Safety Labels:
Pipe Marking Labels
Pipe contents, flow direction, present hazards, and all other pertinent information is vital to notify employees and emergency crews. Pipe labeling will not only increases awareness but improves efficiency and productivity during normal operation.
All containers containing potentially hazardous materials must be properly labeled. Attention should be given to visibility of pipe markings, contrast of legend with background and lettering size. Identify the contents, hazard levels and a pipe's direction-of-flow with DuraLabel Printers and Supplies.
Additional pipe marking information can be found at www.pipemarkers.com
Pipe marker applications:
Ammonia Pipe Markers (IIAR) - This standard is published by the International Institute For Ammonia Refrigeration. It applies to ammonia pipes used in cooling and refrigeration systems. This standard has also been adopted by some facilities for ammonia pipes used for other applications.
Medical Gas Pipe Markers (CGA) - this standard applies to medical gases used in hospitals and other medical facilities. The ANSI A13.1 standard applies to the non-medical gas pipes in these same facilities. Medical gas pipe marking is a critical application because of the severe consequences than can result from mistakes.
HVAC Pipe Markers - ANSI standards for pipe marking also apply to Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment. However, additional requirements for container HVAC related labeling are set by ASHRAE and ARI.
Marine Pipe Markers - Marine pipe markers use an international standard (ISO 1476-2) that defines the color and design of pipe markers used on ships.
Code Compliant Pipe Marking - What are some general rules-of-thumb to follow when inspecting or installing pipe markers? This link goes to a web page that provides an outline of what should be done to assure complete, code compliant pipe marking.
Facility Pipe Marking - Learn about the standards for pipe marking in public, commercial, retail, and school buildings. Pipe marking support products are also featured for simplifying the more difficult pipe labeling applications.
Australian Pipe Marking Standards - All pipes and containers of hazardous substances must be appropriately labeled to provide a safe work environment. Using color to identify the contents of pipes, conduits, and ducts should follow the Australian Standard AS 1345.
British Pipe Marking Standards - The Health and Safety (Safety Signs & Signals) Regulations 1996 require employers to properly mark visible pipes in the workplace which contain or transport dangerous substances. Using colour to identify the contents of pipes, conduits, and ducts should follow the British Standard BS 1710.
European Pipe Marking Standards - Visible pipes containing or transporting dangerous substances and preparations, must be labeled in accordance with directives 67/548/EEC and 88/379/EEC.
