Piping Codes and Standards
This Section of the Specification sets out the requirements of painting & colour codes on HVAC projects.GeneralOnly the best quality primers and paints shall be used. On special materials such as insulation the primer and paints shall be as recommended by the material manufacturer.
All items to be painted shall be first cleaned and prime coated.Over this the final colour shall be applied in two coats.The paint shall be gloss finish type.
On all non-metallic items, except insulation; the paint used shall be Acrylic Emulsion with mildew inhibitor additive.
Pipeline Colour Code
Compressors and Motors - Pale BlueSwitchboards and Control Panel - Hammer Finish Grey
Coolers and Condensers - White
Chilled and Condensing Water Pumps and Motors - Pale Blue
Fans and Air Handling Units - Pale Blue
Water Tanks - White