5706.4.10.8.1 Color coding.
FC § 5706.4.10.8.1
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.
