Unit 307 Session 10a Pipe identification.

​Pipe identification
To ensure you do not connect to an inappropriate supply, Every service must be marked with a visible, directly applied service identifier as shown below.

• a basic identification
• a code colour or safety band

​Specific requirements for water services:
Services containing any water, either drawn from a public, private or alternative source are classed as water services.
The basic identifier of all water services is green.

The code or safety colour is determined by the water source and end use.

​Click on the link below and answer the following questions.

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Multiple Choice

What is the basic identification colour for all water services?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

• Green

Multiple Choice

What should be readily visible in every section or compartment of a service?

• Service identifiers

• Trench marker tape

• Supplementary information

• Direction of flow arrows

Multiple Choice

What must be replaced if damaged or removed as a result of work carried out?

• Supplementary information

• Direction of flow arrows

• Service identifier

• Trench marker tape

Multiple Choice

What is the code or safety colour for non-potable fire safety system derived from the public water supply?

• Auxiliary blue

• Black

• Red

• Flint grey

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum band width of the basic identifier and code or safety colour dependent upon?

• Service diameter

• Service length

• Service material

• Service temperature

Multiple Choice

What can be used for identification in addition to any trench marker tape for below ground installation?

• Decorative coverings

• Protective coverings

• Continuous spiral of identification tape

• Supplementary information

Multiple Choice

What is dedicated to marking of water services in the document?

• Annex F

• Table 1

• Table 2

• Figure 1

Multiple Choice

What should be of a contrasting colour to the basic identification colour for decorative or protective coverings?

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

Multiple Choice

What is the specific requirement for services containing any water?

• Supplementary information is optional

• Service identifier is not required

• Code or safety colour is determined by the water source

• Basic identifier is red

Multiple Choice

What should be placed directly on the pipe or a label adjacent to the identification code?

• Direction of flow arrows

• Trench marker tape

• Supplementary information

• Service identifier