ASME A13.1 pdf free download

ASME A13.1 pdf free download Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
1 OBJECT AND scOPE
This Standard is intended to establish a common systemto assist in identification of hazardous materials conveyedin piping systems and the materials” hazards whenreleased in the environment.
This scheme concerns identification of contents ofpiping systems.It is recommended for the identificationof piping systems used in industrial, commercial,and insti-tutional installations, and in buildings used for publicassembly. It does not apply to buried pipelines nor to elec-trical conduits.
Existing schemes for identification shall be consideredas meeting the requirements of this Standard if
(a) such schemes are described in writing
(b) employees are trained as to the operation andhazards of the piping systems
2 DEFINITIONS
combustible: the material classification for fluids that canburn, but that are not flammable.
fire quenching: the material classification including water,foam, and carbon dioxide used in sprinkler systems andfire-fighting piping systems.
flammable: the material classification for fluids that, underambient or expected operating conditions, are a vapor orproduce vapors that can be ignited and continue to burn inair. The term thus may apply, depending on service condi-tions, to fluids defined for other purposes as flammable orcombustible.
oxidizing: the material classification for fluids that may,generally by providing oxygen,cause or contribute tothe combustion of other material more than air does.piping: conduits used to convey, distribute, mix, separate,discharge, meter, control, or snub fluid flows.
piping systems: piping of any kind, including fittings,valves, and pipe coverings. Supports, brackets, or otheraccessories are specifically excluded from applicationsof this Standard.
toxic and corrosive: the material classification for fluidsthat are toxic or corrosive, or that will produce toxicor corrosive substances when released.
3 REFERENCES
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The latestedition of the following standards shall, to theextent specified herein, form a part of this Standard.ANSI/NEMA Z535.1,American National Standard forSafety Colors
Publisher: National Electrical Manufacturers Association(NEMA),1300 North 17th Street, Suite 900, Rosslyn, VA22209 (www.nema.org)
GHS, Globally Harmonized System of Classification andLabelling of Chemicals
Publisher:United Nations (UN),405 East 42nd Street, NewYork, NY 10017 (www.un.org)
4METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION4.1 Legend
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This Standard considers a legend to be primary andexplicit for identification of contents. Positive identifica-tion of the contents of a piping system shall be by letteredlegend, giving the name of the contents in full or abbre-viated form.The following are examples of contentdescriptions appearing in a legend:
(a) “HOT WATER””
(b) “SLURRY”(c) “AIR 100 PSIG”(d) “ARGON 500 PSIG”(e) “PROPANE”
“H.P. RETURN”(g) “HYDRAULIC OIL”(h) “FOAM”
“CARBON TETRACHLORIDE”o”CAuSTIC”
(k) “SULFURIC ACID” “STEAM 100 PSIG”
Legends shall use arrows to indicate direction of flow.wWhere flow can be in both directions,arrows in both direc-tions shall be displayed. Contents shall be identified by alegend with sufficient additional details, such as tempera-ture and pressure,as are necessary to identify the hazard.Legends shall be brief, informative, pointed, and simplefor greatest effectiveness.Identification may be stenciledor taped on, or marked in ink. In any situation, the number