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TS 159b
Colour Coding of Pipework
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1.0 22 December 2015 M Stephens

Template: Technical Standard Version 4.00, 02/11/2015

Approvers
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Murat Aksoy
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Senior Manager Engineering Services 2 3 /1 2 /2 0 1 5

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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Glossary.......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 References ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Australian and International ..................................................................................... 5
1.3.2 SA Water Documents................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 6

2 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 6

3 Pipe Markers / Labels ................................................................................................. 6

4 Colour of Pipework .................................................................................................... 6

4.1 General........................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 General Pipework & Ducting ......................................................................................... 7
4.3 Water Treatment Plants Pipework ................................................................................ 7
4.4 Wastewater Treatment Plants Pipework....................................................................... 8
4.5 Chemical Pipework ........................................................................................................ 8

List of figures
No Figures Included.

List of tables
Table 1 – Colours of General Pipework & Ducting ........................................................................ 7
Table 2 – Colours of Water Treatment Plant Pipework ................................................................ 7
Table 3 – Colours of Wastewater Treatment Plant Pipework....................................................... 8
Table 4 – Colours of Chemical Pipework ....................................................................................... 8

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1 Introduction
SA Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipework in different systems
conveying a large range of fluids.

This standard has been developed to assist in the design, maintenance, construction, and
management of this pipework.

1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to ensure that pipework is coated or painted to a consistent standard
that will ensure all substances contained in the pipework are clearly identified in order to achieve
safe management of substances , chemicals and processes.

1.2 Glossary
The following glossary items are used in this document:

Term Description
SA Water South Australian Water Corporation
TG SA Water Technical Guideline
TS SA Water Technical Standard

1.3 References
1.3.1 Australian and International
The following table identifies Australian and International standards and other similar documents
referenced in this document:

Number Title
AS 1345 Identification of the Contents of Pipes, Conduits, and Ducts
AS 2700 Colour Standards for General Purposes

1.3.2 SA Water Documents

The following table identifies the SA Water standards and other similar documents referenced in this
document:

Number Title

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1.4 Definitions
The following definitions are applicable to this document:
Term Description
SA Water’s Representative The SA Water representative with delegated authority under a Contract or
engagement, including (as applicable):
 Superintendent’s Representative (e.g. AS 4300 & AS 2124 etc.)
 SA Water Project Manager
 SA Water nominated contact person
Responsible Discipline Lead The engineering discipline expert responsible for TS 159b defined on page 3
(via SA Water’s Representative)

2 Scope
This Technical Standard applies to all pipework in various installations, including (but not limited to),
the following:
 Water Treatment plants,
 Wastewater Treatment plants,
 Recycled Water Treatment plants,
 Pumping stations (both water and wastewater),
 Chemical dosing and treatment facilities,
 All other installations where this standard is specified in the project specification.

3 Pipe Markers / Labels

All pipework markers or identification labels, their location and size shall be in accordance with
AS 1345 “Identification of the Contents of Pipes, Conduits and Ducts”. The markers shall comprise of
a word or words on a colour background with a contrasting border and chevron to show the
direction of the flow. Markers shall be placed adjacent to all junctions, valves, service appliances,
bulkhead and wall penetrations. Care shall be taken to ensure that all pipe markers are visible to an
observer from one position where several pipes are to be identified at the one location.

4 Colour of Pipework
4.1 General
Where pipework colour in existing sites is inconsistent with the colour coding tables in this Standard,
the Contractor shall obtain direction and approval of the Responsible Discipline Lead for any colour
to be used.

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4.2 General Pipework & Ducting

Table 1 – Colours of General Pipework & Ducting
BASE COLOUR BAND COLOUR
FLUID AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700
Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No
Ventilation & Air Conditioning Ducts - White - -
Compressed Air B25 Aqua - -
Compressed Instrument/Process Air B25 Aqua - -
Vacuums B25 Aqua - Black
Steam - Silver Grey - -
Refrigerant Y44 Sand G14 Moss Green
Gases Y44 Sand - -
Main Water (Potable) G21 Jade - -
Distilled Water G21 Jade - White
Chilled Water G21 Jade B21 Ultramarine
Hot Water G21 Jade R13 Signal Red
Polluted Water G21 Jade Y14 Golden Yellow
Fire Control Water R13 Signal Red - -
Drains & Waste Fluids - Black - -

4.3 Water Treatment Plants Pipework

Table 2 – Colours of Water Treatment Plant Pipework
BASE COLOUR BAND COLOUR
FLUID AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700
Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No
Drains - Black - -
Filter Backwash Water G21 Jade Black + X41 Black + Buff
Filter Bypass Water G21 Jade X41 Buff
Sedimentation Tank Sludge X41 Buff - -
Settled Water G21 Jade X41 Buff
Supernatant X41 Buff - -
Thickened Sludge X41 Buff - -
Rinse (Process) Water G21 Jade T24 Blue Jade
Treated Water G21 Jade - -
Untreated Water G21 Jade - Black

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4.4 Wastewater Treatment Plants Pipework

Table 3 – Colours of Wastewater Treatment Plant Pipework
BASE COLOUR BAND COLOUR
FLUID AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700
Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No
Activated Sludge (Mixed Liquor) X41 Buff X55 Nut Brown
Aeration Air B25 Aqua - -
Circulating Sludge X41 Buff - -
DAFT Effluent N42 Storm Grey G14 Moss Green
Digested Sludge X41 Buff T24 Blue Jade
Grit X41 Buff - Black
Humus Sludge X41 Buff G14 Moss Green
Raw (Primary) Sludge X41 Buff - -
Raw Sewage N42 Storm Grey - -
Return Activated Sludge X41 Buff X55 Nut Brown
Settled Primary Sludge X41 Buff - -
Treated Effluent N42 Storm Grey T24 Blue Jade
Skimmings & Scum X41 Buff X55 Nut Brown
Supernatant N42 Storm Grey G14 Moss Green
Thickened Sludge X41 Buff X55 Nut Brown
Waste Activated Sludge X41 Buff X55 Nut Brown
Recycled Water* N42 Storm Grey T24 Blue Jade

* Note: within SA Water Treatment site, recycled water shall not be colour coded Lilac. Where
recycled water transitions through the property boundary of a treatment site, pipes shall be Lilac
in colour.

4.5 Chemical Pipework

Table 4 – Colours of Chemical Pipework

BASE COLOUR BAND COLOUR

FLUID AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700 AS 2700
Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No Ref. No
Activated Carbon (PAC) (up to 10% slurry) G33 Lettuce - Pale Blue
Activated Silicate G33 Lettuce X31 + Y14 Raffia + Golden
Yellow

Air, compressed B25 Aqua - -

Aluminium Sulphate (Alum) (50% solution) G33 Lettuce Y25 Deep Cream
Ammonia, Anhydrous (100% gas/liquid) Y14 Golden - -
Yellow

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FLUID BASE COLOUR BAND COLOUR

Ammonia, Aqua (25% solution) G21 Jade X31 + P23 Raffia + Lilac
Ammonia Solution
Calcium Hydroxide (Hydrated lime) G33 Lettuce - White
(up to 20% slurry)
Calcium Oxide (Quicklime) (up to 20% slurry) G33 Lettuce - White
Chlorine (100% liquid & gas) Y14 Golden - -
Yellow
Chlorine Solution G21 Jade Y14 Golden Yellow
Citric Acid (50% solution) P23 Lilac R13 Signal Red
Diesel / Fuels X53 Golden Tan - -
Lubricating Fluids X53 Golden Tan R13 Signal Red
Ferrous Chloride (42% solution) P23 Lilac - -
Fluorosilicic Acid (20% solution) P23 Lilac R13 Signal Red
Formic Acid (up to 85% solution) P23 Lilac R13 Signal Red
Hydrochloric Acid (up to 10% solution) P23 Lilac R13 Signal Red
Hydrogen Sulphide Y44 Sand P23 Lilac
(up to 400 ppm in Sewer Gas)
Magnesium Hydroxide (60% slurry) P23 Lilac - Black
Methane or Natural Gas Y44 Sand - -
(Digester gas: 70% Methane)
Oxygen, compressed (100% liquid & gas) Y14 Golden - -
Yellow
Polyelectrolytes (various) (> 60% solutions) G33 Lettuce G14 Moss Green
Potassium Permanganate (5% solution) G33 Lettuce B21 Ultramarine
Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) P23 Lilac - Black
(Assume 15% solution)
Sodium Chloride (Saturated Brine) G21 Jade - Black
(up to 25% solution)
Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) (up to 50% P23 Lilac - Black
solution)
Sodium Hypochlorite (13% solution) P23 Lilac - -
Sodium Silicate G33 Lettuce X31 Raffia
Sucrose (Liquid Sugar or Molasses) - Black - -
(up to 67% solution)
Sulfamic Acid (30% solution) P23 Lilac R13 Signal Red

Sulphuric Acid (98% liquid) P23 Lilac R13 Signal Red

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