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BS 1710:1984

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for identification of pipelines and services

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-12-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-1984

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 General
4 Basic identification colours
5 Code indications
6 Method of application
7 Direction of flow
Appendices
A - Examples of basic identification and code indications
    illustrating the application of safety colours
B - Examples of basic identification and code indications
    giving information on the pipe contents
C - Colour code indications for medical gas services
D - Optional colour code indications for general building
    services
E - Optional colour code indications for refrigeration
    services
Publications referred to

Colours for identifying pipes conveying fluids in liquid or gaseous condition in land installations and on board ships. Colour specifications in accordance with BS 4800.

Committee
PSE/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 1710(1975) and 83/70874 DC. (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, June 2007. (05/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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BS 9251:2005 Sprinkler systems for residential and domestic occupancies. Code of practice
BS 6762-2:1991 Services for leisure accommodation vehicles and transportable accommodation units Code of practice for the installation of solid fuel fired heating in park homes and transportable accommodation units
BS 8525-1:2010 Greywater systems Code of practice
BS 5306-6.1:1988 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Foam systems Specification for low expansion foam systems
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BS 3505:1986 Specification for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) pressure pipes for cold potable water
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BS 7838:1996 Specification for corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe and associated fittings for low-pressure gas pipework of up to DN 50
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BS 799-3:1981 Oil burning equipment Automatic and semi-automatic atomizing burners up to 36 litres per hour
BS 4163:2007 HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS AND SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS - CODE OF PRACTICE
BS EN 12056-2:2000 Gravity drainage systems inside buildings Sanitary pipework, layout and calculation
BS 6880-3:1988 Code of practice for low temperature hot water heating systems of output greater than 45 kW Installation, commissioning and maintenance
BS 9990:2006 Code of practice for non-automatic fire-fighting systems in buildings
BS 3202-1:1991 Laboratory furniture and fittings Introduction
BS 6891:1998 Specification for installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 28 mm (R1) in domestic premises (2nd family gas)
BS 5391-1:1976 Specification for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) pressure pipe Pipe for industrial uses
BS 5908:1990 Code of practice for fire precautions in the chemical and allied industries
BS 5410-2:1978 Code of practice for oil firing Installations of 45 kW and above output capacity for space heating, hot water and steam supply services
BS 5383:1986 Specification for material identification of steel, nickel alloy and titanium alloy tubes by continuous character marking and colour coding of steel tubes
BS 5306-6.2:1989 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Foam systems Specification for medium and high expansion foam systems
BS 6150:1991 Code of practice for painting of buildings
BS 0-3:1997 A standard for standards Specification for structure, drafting and presentation
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BS 5306-1:2006 Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Hose reels and foam inlets
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BS 8210:1986 Guide to building maintenance management
BS 5970:2012 Thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork, associated equipment and other industrial installations in the temperature range of -100°C to +870°C. Code of practice
BS 5306-4(2001) : 2001 FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATIONS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS
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BS 6891(2005) : 2005 INSTALLATION OF LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPEWORK OF UP TO 35 MM (R1[1/4]) IN DOMESTIC PREMISES (2ND FAMILY GAS) - SPECIFICATION
BS 5970:2001 Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment in the temperature range of -100°C to +870°C
BS 8313:1997 Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts
BS 5306-1:1976 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Hydrant systems, hose reels and foam inlets
BS 5410-2:2013 Code of practice for oil firing Installations over 45 kW output capacity for space heating, hot water and steam supply services

ISO/R 508:1966 Identification colours for pipes conveying fluids in liquid or gaseous condition in land installations and on board ships
BS 5378-1:1980 Safety signs and colours Specification for colour and design
BS 4580:1970 Specification for number designation of organic refrigerants
BS 1319:1976 Specification for medical gas cylinders, valves and yoke connections

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