5706.4.10.8.1 Color coding.

Fire protection systems shall be color-coded as follows:

   1.   Standpipe and/or yard hydrant systems:

      1.1.   Piping, valve bodies and handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses: Red with contrasting white bands.

      1.2.   Fire department connections: Red.

   2.   Sprinkler systems (wet or dry):

      2.1.   Piping and valve bodies and handles: Red with contrasting bright green bands.

      2.2.   Fire department connections: Red with green caps.

   3.   Nonautomatic sprinkler systems (including fog spray systems):

      3.1.   Piping and valve bodies and handles: Red with contrasting aluminum bands.

      3.2.   Fire department connections: Aluminum.

   4.   Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems – piping, valve bodies and handles: Red with contrasting brown bands.

   5.   Steam extinguishing systems – piping, valve bodies and handles: Red with contrasting black bands.

   6.   Foam extinguishing systems:

      6.1.   Piping, valve bodies and handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses: Red with contrasting bright orange bands.

      6.2.   Department water connections: Red. A durable sign that reads "WATER FOR FOAM SYSTEM", shall be conspicuously posted immediately adjacent to such connections.

      6.3.   Department foam connection: Red with contrasting bright orange band or caps. A durable sign that reads "CHEMICAL FOAM DIRECT TO TANKS" or "...% MECHANICAL FOAM SOLUTION DIRECT TO TANKS", shall be conspicuously posted immediately adjacent to such connections.