Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 30. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
PART 1. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
CHAPTER 217. DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DOMESTIC WASTEWATER SYSTEMS |
SUBCHAPTER M. SAFETY |
SECTION 217.329. Color Coding of Pipes
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(a) A new wastewater treatment facility must have color-coded pipes in accordance with subsection (e) of this section. (b) A new wastewater treatment facility must have detectable underground warning tape for each non-metallic underground pipe. (c) An existing wastewater treatment facility must color-code and install detectable underground warning tape for each pipe installed as part of an alteration. (d) A non-potable water pipe must be painted purple and be stenciled "NON-POTABLE WATER, DO NOT DRINK" and "NO BEBA EL AGUA." (e) A wastewater treatment facility design must use the following color-coding for pipes: (1) sludge - brown; (2) natural gas - red; (3) potable water - light blue; (4) chlorine - yellow; (5) sulfur dioxide - lime green with yellow bands; (6) sewage - grey; (7) compressed air - light green; (8) heated water - blue with 6 inch red bands spaced 30 inches apart; (9) power conduit - in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association 70 National Electrical Code®; (10) reclaimed water- purple with black lettering; (11) gray water- purple with yellow writing; (12) instrument air - light green with dark green bands; (13) liquid alum - yellow with orange bands; (14) alum (solution) - yellow with green bands; (15) ferric chloride - brown with red bands; (16) ferric sulfate - brown with yellow bands; (17) polymers - white with green bands; (18) ozone - stainless steel with white bands; (19) raw water - tan; and (20) effluent after clarification - dark green. Source Note: The provisions of this §217.329 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843; amended to be effective December 4, 2015, 40 TexReg 8254