BS 1710:2014

This standard BS 1710:2014 Specification for identification of pipelines and services is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.040.01 Pipeline components and pipelines in general
• 01.070 Colour coding

This British Standard specifies the colours and supplementary information for the identification of pipes conveying fluids in above ground and below ground installations. It also includes ducts for ventilation and conduits used for carrying electrical services.

The following two methods of identification are included:

1. basic identification colours only; and

2. basic identification colours and code indications and/or code colours.

NOTE 1 Examples of identification by basic colour and code indications are illustrated in Annex A.

NOTE 2 The marking and labelling requirements identified in this British Standard are the preferred methods where there is no British Standard that covers a specific pipe or pipeline sector.

This British Standard does not include identification of fluid services on ships.

NOTE 3 For piping systems on ships and marine technology applications, see BS ISO 14726.