Colour Coding of Pipelines Identification and colour coding for the pipelines is essential to avoid potential hazards, accidents. Giving a colour code and maintaining the uniformity for colour coding in industrial piping will eliminate accidental chances, reduces operational errors. Moreover it enhances the safety aspects. Different companies, local regulations have prepared the standards for colour coding of the pipelines . Examples: IS: 2379 BS: 1710 ANSI A 13.1 Colour coding or the colouring scheme is to know, identify which fluid is flowing inside the pipelines. This can be applicable to building piping, process piping, industrial piping, chemical or process plants. Complete piping systems including valves, fittings are to be painted accordingly. Paints and paint shades selected should conform to the governing standard prior to provision. Colour Coding to Pipelines (Ground Colour and Colour Bands) Giving a base or ground colour to pipeli...