Labelling your pipes is important for a number of reasons. It makes life easier for service personnel, but more importantly, it allows you to warn of any potential hazards. For example, if your pipes carry toxic substances or dangerous gases, this should be identified using the appropriate pipe identification tape.
Pipelines need to be labelled in a number of key locations. The list below is by no means exhaustive - additional pipe labels or signage may be necessary depending on your circumstances - but it should give you a rough idea of what's required.
Pipes must be labelled at the following points:
- At the point of entry to, and exit from, any tanks, manifolds, hose connections, and elevated pipe racks
- Adjacent to any control valves, flow meters, and pumps
- Along straight lengths of pipework (with no more than 8 metres between each marking)
- Within 1 metre of passing through walls, perimeter fencing, the ground, and any other barriers
- At tee connections and other fittings
- Any other locations that have been assessed as possible hazards
If you need any tapes, tags or labels for your pipework, visit our Pipe & Valve Marking department.
