ASME A13.1, “Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems,” has just been revised and you can get your copy of the new 2015 Edition from Document Center Inc. now. This new update revises and replaces the 2007 Edition (which was reaffirmed in 2013). You’ll need to purchase a copy if you use this standard in your business.
ASME A13.1 is the most commonly used pipe identification standard here in the U.S. It provides you with information on color, size and wording for the labels you’ll use for all plastic pipes with the exception of those that are buried in the ground or included in electrical conduits. These labels provide you with the means of figuring out what is flowing in a pipe, what the direction of the flow is, and how much of a risk (hazard) the material is.
ASME A13.1 is comprised of sections on the scope, definitions and references, and method of identification included in the standard. It also has figures of GHS pictograms and the location of identification markers. Tables are provided for examples of the content descriptions appearing in a legend, the designation of the colors, and the size of the legend lettering to be used. The new 12 page standard does include a summary of changes at the beginning of the publication.
Where do the colors come from that are used in ASME A13.1? The ANSI Z535.1 is the source publication for these colors.
How do you get your copy of ASME A13.1 2015? You can order one or more copies at the Document Center webstore, www.document-center.com. Here is a direct link to the order page for ASME A13.1. Want more information or prefer to work with a real person? Contact our staff by phone (650-591-7600) or email (info@document-center.com). Here at Document Center we’ve been working with standards since 1982. Make us your Standards Experts!
