Hazardous materials flow through miles of piping in a wide variety of facilities. Just like hazardous materials in other containers, piping systems should be appropriately labeled. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems standard addresses pipe marking by offering a common labeling method for use in all industrial, commercial and institutional facilities as well as in buildings used for public assembly. This standard does not apply to buried pipelines or electrical conduit. Label Requirements Pipe marking labels must effectively communicate the contents of the pipes and give additional detail if special hazards (such as […]