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Rule 1230

This document outlines standards for identifying the contents of piping systems. It specifies that contents should be identified primarily through stenciled or lettered legends providing the name or abbreviation of the material. Color can also be used as a supplementary identification method. Certain definitions are provided for terms like "piping system" and "dangerous materials." The standards specify placement of identification markers, size of letters used, and other details to ensure proper and clear labeling. The goal is to allow quick identification, especially during emergencies, through a uniform identification code.

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Rule 1230

This document outlines standards for identifying the contents of piping systems. It specifies that contents should be identified primarily through stenciled or lettered legends providing the name or abbreviation of the material. Color can also be used as a supplementary identification method. Certain definitions are provided for terms like "piping system" and "dangerous materials." The standards specify placement of identification markers, size of letters used, and other details to ensure proper and clear labeling. The goal is to allow quick identification, especially during emergencies, through a uniform identification code.

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Rule 1230

Identification Of Piping
System

1230.01: Scope
This Rule shall provide a common code to assist in the
proper identification of materials conveyed in piping
systems. This Rule cover only the identification of piping
systems in industrial and power plants. It does not cover
pipes buried in the ground.

1230.02: Standard Requirements


Specifying the contents of piping system shall be
primarily on the basis of stenciled or lettered legends.
Use of color as a mean of specifying the type of material
conveyed in a piping system shall be in conformity with
the provision of this Standard. Relatively, for the
purpose of uniformity and to lessen the chances of
error, confusion or inaction especially in times of
emergency, Article 11.4, Chapter XI of the Philippines
Society of Mechanical Engineers Code, in accordance
with its latest edition, is hereby adopted

1230.03: Definition
Piping System
shall include conduit for the liquids, semi-liquids, but no
solids carried in air or gas. In addition to pipes of any
kind, fittings, vales and pipe coverings are included.
Supports, brackets, or other accessories are specifically
excluded from the application of this Standards.

1230.03: Definition
Fire Protection Materiel and Equipment
shall include sprinkler system and other fire protection
equipment.
The Identification of this group of materials may also be
used to identify or locate such equipment as alarm
boxes, extinguishers, fire blankets, fire doors, hose
connections, hydrants and other fire-fighting
equipments.

1230.03: Definition
Dangerous Materials
shall include materials which are hazardous to life or
property because they are easily ignited, toxic,
corrosive, at high temperatures and pressures,
productive of poisonous gases or are in themselves
poisonous.
It also includes materials that are known ordinarily as
fire producers or explosives.

1230.04: Methods of Identification


of Contents of Piping System
Positive Identification
of contents of piping system shall be primarily on the
basis of stenciled or lettered legends give the name of
contents in full or abbreviated form in accordance with
Table 25 C. Where it is desirable or necessary to give
supplementary information such as hazard or use of the
piping system content, this may be done by addition or
by applied to the entire piping system, or as colored
bands. Legends may be placed on color bands. (See
figure 20.)

1230.04: Methods of Identification


of Contents of Piping System
Identification by color or by colored bands which are
supplementary to the use of legends shall be installed
at frequent intervals on straight pipe runs (sufficient to
identify), close to all valves, and adjacent to all changein-directions, or where pipes pass through walls and
floors.
The color identification may be accompanied by use of
decals or plastic bands which are made to conform with
the standards.
If desired, the entire length of the piping system may
be painted with color.

1230.05: Visibility
Attention shall be given with reference to pipe
markings. Letterings on overhead pipe above normal
line of operators vision shall be placed below the
horizontal center line of the pipe. (See Figure 20.)

1230.06: Location of stenciled or


lettered legends
In certain types of plants, it may be desirable to label
the pipes at junction points or points of distribution
only, while at other locations the markings may be
installed at necessary intervals all along the piping,
close to valves and to change-in-direction.

1230.07:Type and Size of Letters for


Stencils
The standard sizes for letters in the use of stencils shall
be from 13 to 80 millimeters in height.
Tags shall be used for identifying pipes with less than 19
millimeters in diameter.
The lettering or the background shall be in standard
color.(Table 25-d)
In case where it is decided to paint the entire piping,
the color and sizes of legend letters stenciled on the
piping for identification of materials conveyed conform
to the specifications. (See Tables 25 a and Table 25 b)

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