December 11, 2025
In mechanical rooms and plant areas, clear pipe identification is not just a good practice - it's a safety requirement and a maintenance accelerator.Many consultants specify color standards or approved equivalents to ensure uniformity across the site.Here’s a commonly used color schedule for HVAC & mechanical systems:1. Chilled Water (CHW) - Pale Green2. Hot Water (HW) - Pink3. Condenser Water (CDW) - Blue-Green4. Steam - Dark Orange5. Steam Condensate - Light OrangeWhy This Matters1. Faster Maintenance & TroubleshootingTechnicians can instantly recognize the pipe service without tracing lines.This reduces errors, downtime, and confusion, especially in dense equipment rooms.2. Increased SafetyProper color coding avoids accidental valve operation or opening the wrong line (steam vs chilled water can be dangerous!).3. Compliance with StandardsMost engineering specs, facility SOPs, and FM audit teams require consistent color coding across plant rooms.Bonus Tip for BMS Engineers: Use the SAME Color Codes in Your Graphics!When your BMS 2D/3D graphics follow the same pipe color code, it creates:1. Instant visual recognition2. Cleaner operator dashboards3. Fewer errors during troubleshooting4. Better storytelling for energy dashboards & trainingYour BMS UI becomes a digital twin of the mechanical room.ConclusionImplementing a simple color code standard, both on-site and inside the BMS graphics brings huge benefits in safety, clarity, and operational efficiency.a. small detail.b. big impact.c. Professional engineering starts with consistency.
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