The ISO 14726 is an international standard for identification colors for the content of piping systems.
ISO 14726 Ships and marine technology – Identification colors for the content of piping systems.
The standard specifies a color scheme for main and support colors used to identify the content or function of piping systems on ships and marine installations.
The ISO 14276 describes the colors and color combinations used to identify systems from Bilge Water to Lubrication Oil. These color markings are often done as bands around the pipes and are better known as IMO pipe markings. The standard further describes how the markings should be applied, the positions and numbers and additional indications such as the direction of flow. See also our maritime tapes catalog for the standard IMO pipe markings.
“This International Standard specifies main colours and additional colours for identifying piping systems in accordance with the content or function on board ships and marine structures” – ISO 14726:2008
The ISO 14726 is there to uniformly convey information about the content of piping systems to specific target groups on ships and marine installations. The standard has a technical approach, it serves to provide insight into the installations and processes to the crew and maintenance services.
The ISO 14726 is for owners and operators of piping systems on ships and maritime installations.
The ISO 14726 means for you the possibility to realize a standardized information system on piping systems on ships and maritime installations. The ISO 14726 offers the possibility to operate and maintain installations more efficiently because piping systems can be quickly identified. In addition to the standard color bands, additional texts can be added to clarify the content or function of the pipe. This means less searching and a smaller chance of mistakes and incidents.
Do you also want to get started with pipe marking according to ISO 14726? Blomsma Signs & Safety provides the supply of material and also project-based implementation of pipe marking in accordance with this standard on new construction projects, renovation projects and sailing equipment. All pipe markings are manufactured in our own production facilities. We manufacture standard material for normal use and markings for extreme conditions, such as in arctic regions.
With our knowledge of standards, dedicated engineers, trained Safety Sign Installers and material knowledge of sign applications we relieve our clients. We implement the ISO 14276 in a pragmatic, economical way.
The ISO 14726:2008 is available at:
ISO: https://www.iso.org/standard/44744.html
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