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Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Summary .............................................................................................................................................4
A. Scope of Specification...................................................................................................................4
B. Work Not Included ........................................................................................................................4
C. Terminology ..................................................................................................................................4
1.2 References ...........................................................................................................................................4
A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ...................................................................4
B. Government Requirements ............................................................................................................4

2.0 MATERIALS .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 General ................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Pipe Markers.......................................................................................................................................5
A. Construction ..................................................................................................................................5
B. Legend...........................................................................................................................................5
C. Dimensions....................................................................................................................................5
D. Color Coding .................................................................................................................................5
E. Strapping Tape ..............................................................................................................................5
2.3 Valve Tags ...........................................................................................................................................5
A. Construction ..................................................................................................................................5
B. Legend...........................................................................................................................................5
C. Dimensions....................................................................................................................................6
D. Color Coding .................................................................................................................................6

3.0 EXECUTION .................................................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 Pipe Markers.......................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Valve Tags ...........................................................................................................................................7

4.0 ATTACHMENTS............................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Attachment 01: Pipe Marker and Valve Tag Dimensions..............................................................7
4.2 Attachment 02: Pipe Marker Abbreviations and Color Codes .....................................................7
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

This specification prescribes requirements for marking piping systems to assist in identification
of conveyed materials and their possible hazards.

B. Work Not Included

This specification does not include requirements for marking or identification of below ground
piping or piping in buildings.

C. Terminology

Low Halide Material: Containing less than 150 mg/liter (ppm) of leachable chlorides and
fluorides. Pipe markers that are to be applied to base, painted, insulated stainless steels, or
nickels must be of this type.

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication forming part of this
specification shall be the latest revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is issued
for construction unless noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the
details of the drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions
of these publications.

A. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

 A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems

B. Government Requirements

Where criteria in this specification are affected by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia legislation,
regulation, standard and codes, this specification shall be modified as necessary to ensure
compliance.

2.0 MATERIALS

2.1 General

Wherever brand or trade names are mentioned herein, they are for the purpose of identifying general
types of acceptable materials.
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2.2 Pipe Markers

A. Construction

Pipe markers may be constructed using stencils, tape, self-adhesive or snap-on type markers.
Markers for use outdoors shall be constructed using materials that prevent fading due to
sunlight. Materials used to mark stainless steel and nickel piping shall be of the low halide type.
Marking materials used in corrosive environments shall be capable of withstanding attack by the
corrosives. Pipe Marker materials must be capable of withstanding the design temperature of the
surface to which they are to be applied.

B. Legend

Pipe markers shall indicate, in Arabic and English, the normal service and flow direction of the
piping system. Positive identification of the contents of a piping system shall be by lettered
legend giving the name of the contents in full or abbreviated form.

C. Dimensions

Pipe markers minimum dimensions and letter size are to meet ASME A13.1 dimensions given
in Attachment 01.

D. Color Coding

Lettering and background color are to be in accordance with ASME A13.1 and are indicated in
Attachment 02. Biohazardous piping systems shall be classified as an inherently hazardous
material.

E. Strapping Tape

To assure secure attachment of adhesive type pipe markers to difficult surfaces, circumferential
taping shall be applied as required to strap the pipe marker to the pipe or insulation. Color of the
strapping tape shall be the same as the pipe marker background color as indicated in Attachment
02.

2.3 Valve Tags

A. Construction

Valve tags shall be constructed of a rigid laminate phenolic or metallic material and
permanently attached to valves using a permanent steel cable or wire installation. In corrosive
environments, stainless steel or other suitable material that can withstand the corrosives shall be
used.

B. Legend

A numbering system for valve tag labels for both automated and manual valves in the facility
shall be formulated similar to the following:
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XXXX.YYY

Where:

 XXXX: A 1-4 alphanumeric code that shall be used to identify the system and is given in
Attachment 02.
 YYY: A 3 digit serial number (001-999). Valves shall be assigned a unique number,
regardless of the prefix code.

C. Dimensions

Suggested valve tag dimensions and letter size requirements are given in Attachment 01.

D. Color Coding

Valve tag lettering and background colors are to be in accordance with ASME A13.1 and are
indicated in Attachment 02.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 Pipe Markers

A. Install pipe markers for easy viewing from the most likely viewing point and install at or
adjacent to the following:

 Changes of direction.
 Main and branch isolation valves.
 Wall, ceiling, and floor penetrations.
 Pumps, tanks, transfer panels, and other equipment; install pipe markers within 2 meters (6
feet) of equipment connection Maximum of 6 meter (20 foot) spacing between markers
shall be verified and each room shall have a minimum of one marker on each line. All
branches and point of use drops are to be labeled.
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B. Do not put plastic labels on non-insulated lines that will operate above 60°C (140°F).

C. Install pipe markers according to manufacturer’s instructions.

D. Apply stencil painting according to manufacturer’s instructions.

3.2 Valve Tags

A. Valve tags are to be installed for easy viewing from the most likely viewing point. Both manual
and automated valves shall be tagged. Valve tags shall be attached to the body of the valve
using stainless steel cable or wire and stainless steel wire clamps.

B. For valves located above the ceiling, a second tag or tack type tag shall be made and mounted in
a visible place in order to assist operators in locating the valve.

4.0 ATTACHMENTS

4.1 Attachment 01: Pipe Marker and Valve Tag Dimensions

4.2 Attachment 02: Pipe Marker Abbreviations and Color Codes

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Table 1. Pipe Marker And Valve Tag Dimensions

Outside Diameter Length Of Size Of Letters

Of Pipe Covering Color Field
19 to 32 mm 200 mm 12 mm
3/4 to 1-1/4 inches 8 in ½ in
40 to 50 mm 200 mm 20 mm
1-1/2 to 2 inches 8 in ¾ in
60 to 150 mm 300 mm 30 mm
2-1/2 to 6 inches 12 in 1-1/4 in
200 to 250 mm 600 mm 60 mm
8 to 10 inches 24 in 2-1/2 in
Over 250 mm 800 mm 90 mm
Over 10 inches 32 in 3-1/2 in

Table 2. Valve Tag Dimensions

Tag Diameter 50 mm (2 inches)

Chain Hole Diameter 5 mm (3/16 inch)
Service Code Lettering: Top Line 6 mm (1/4 inch)
Serial No. Lettering: Bottom Line 10 mm (7/16 inch)
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Pipe Marker Abbreviations And Color Codes

SERVICE SERVICE LETTERING BACKGROUND

ABBREVIATION COLOR COLOR
AC Clean Air WHITE BLUE
ACF Fermentation Clean Air WHITE BLUE
AI Instrument Air WHITE BLUE
AMSO Ammonium Sulfate BLACK YELLOW
AP Plant Air WHITE BLUE
BW Biowaste WHITE GREEN
BWD Biowaste Drain WHITE GREEN
CC Clean Condensate BLACK YELLOW
CD Condensate Drain BLACK YELLOW
CF Chemical Feed BLACK YELLOW
CHWR/S Chilled Water Return / Supply WHITE GREEN
CL2 Chlorine BLACK YELLOW
CO2 Carbon Dioxide WHITE BLUE
CP Condensate, Pumped BLACK YELLOW
CSH Condensate, High Pressure BLACK YELLOW
CSL Condensate, Low Pressure BLACK YELLOW
CSM Condensate, Medium Pressure BLACK YELLOW
CSP Condensate WHITE GREEN
DIW Deionized Water WHITE GREEN
DR Drain BLACK YELLOW
EDTA EDTA BLACK YELLOW
ETOH Ethanol BLACK YELLOW
GLU Glucose WHITE GREEN
HAC Acetic Acid BLACK YELLOW
HCL Hydrochloric Acid BLACK YELLOW
HE Helium BLACK YELLOW
HPO Phosphoric Acid BLACK YELLOW
HSOC Sulfuric Acid (98% Conc.) BLACK YELLOW
HWR/S HVAC Hot Water Return / Supply WHITE GREEN
KOH Potassium Hydroxide BLACK YELLOW
LN2 Liquid Nitrogen BLACK YELLOW
LW Lab Waste BLACK YELLOW
MGSO4 Magnesium Sulfate BLACK YELLOW
N2 Nitrogen WHITE BLUE
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Pipe Marker Abbreviations And Color Codes

NAOH Sodium Hydroxide BLACK YELLOW

NG Natural Gas BLACK YELLOW
NH4OH Ammonia Solution BLACK YELLOW
O2 Oxygen BLACK YELLOW
OCS Organic Carbon Source WHITE GREEN
P Process WHITE GREEN
PT Product Transfer WHITE GREEN
PW Process Waste BLACK YELLOW
PWD Process Waste Drain BLACK YELLOW
ROW RO Water BLACK YELLOW
SD Storm Drainage WHITE GREEN
SH Plant Steam, High Pressure BLACK YELLOW
SL Plant Steam, Low Pressure BLACK YELLOW
SM Plant Steam, Medium Pressure BLACK YELLOW
SP Plant Steam BLACK YELLOW
SS Sanitary Sewer WHITE GREEN
V Vacuum WHITE BLUE
VT Vent BLACK YELLOW
WC City Water WHITE GREEN
WCR Cooling Water Supply WHITE GREEN
WCS Cooling Water Return WHITE GREEN
WD Deluge Water WHITE RED
WF Fire Water WHITE RED
WGR/S Glycol Return / Supply WHITE GREEN
WHPOT Hot Potable Water WHITE GREEN
WHPOTR Hot Potable Water Return WHITE GREEN
WP Plant Water WHITE GREEN
WPOT Potable Water WHITE GREEN
WPU Purified Water WHITE GREEN
WS Softened Water WHITE GREEN
WTM Tempered Water WHITE GREEN
WTR/S Tower Water Return / Supply WHITE GREEN
WW Waste Water WHITE GREEN
WWS Service Water WHITE GREEN
WWSR Service Water Return WHITE GREEN
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Pipe Marker Abbreviations And Color Codes

NOTES:

Color codes are designated for services according to the following classifications:

1. Yellow background with black lettering is designated for materials that are inherently dangerous.

2. Green background with white lettering is designated for liquid or liquid mixture materials of inherently low
hazard.

3. Blue background with white lettering is designated for gas or gaseous mixture materials of inherently low
hazard.

4. Red background with white lettering is designated for fire quenching materials.