Why Do We Required Pipe Color Code ? Pipes are used in facilities to transport liquids and gasses from one place to another, both short and long distances. Most facilities have dozens of pipes moving substances from place to place and because of this, it is important to be able to keep track of what is in each pipe and where it is going. This is where pipe color-coding can become essential. More than that Pipe markings save lives. If color codes are ignored, employees are at a higher risk of cau

Common Pipe Color Codes & Their Meanings: Color Contents Purpose/Use 🔵 Blue Drinking Water / Potable Water Safe for consumption 🔴 Red Fire-Fighting Water / Sprinkler Lines Emergency fire suppression systems 🟢 Green Cooling Water / Raw Water Industrial use, not for drinking 🟠 Orange Electrical Conduits / Telecom Cables Indicates wiring or fiber optics inside ⚫ Black Wastewater / Drainage / Sewage Non-potable, hazardous waste systems ⚪ White Steam (often high pressure) For heating, turbines, i