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// CODE SNIPPET

3406.4.10.8.1 Color Coding

NYC Fire Code 2014 > 34 Flammable and Combustible Liquids > 3406 Special Operations > 3406.4 Bulk Plants and Terminals > 3406.4.10 Fire Protection > 3406.4.10.8 Color Coding and Labeling > 3406.4.10.8.1 Color Coding
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Fire protection systems shall be color-coded as follows:
  1. Standpipe and/or yard hydrant systems:
    1. Piping, valve bodies and handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses: Red with contrasting white bands.
    2. Fire department connections: Red.
  2. Sprinkler systems (wet or dry):
    1. Piping and valve bodies and handles: Red with contrasting bright green bands.
    2. Fire department connections: Red with green caps.
  3. Nonautomatic sprinkler systems (including fog spray systems):
    1. Piping and valve bodies and handles: Red with contrasting aluminum bands.
    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:
    1. Piping, valve bodies and handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses: Red with contrasting bright orange bands.
    2. Department water connections: Red. A durable sign that reads "WATER FOR FOAM SYSTEM," shall be conspicuously posted immediately adjacent to such connections.
    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.

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