1. (a) A new facility must have color-coded pipes.
2. (b) A new facility must have tracer tape for each non-metallic underground pipe.
3. (c) An existing facility must color-code and install tracer tape for each pipe associated with a material alteration or expansion.
4. (d) A non-potable water pipe must be painted purple and be stenciled "NON-POTABLE WATER" or "UNSAFE WATER."

5. (e) A facility design must use the following color-coding for pipes:

   1. (1) Sludge - brown;
   2. (2) Natural gas - red;
   3. (3) Potable water - light blue;
   4. (4) Chlorine - yellow;
   5. (5) Sulfur Dioxide - lime green with yellow bands;
   6. (6) Sewage - grey;
   7. (7) Compressed air - light green;
   8. (8) Heated water - blue with 6 inch red bands spaced 30 inches apart;
   9. (9) Power conduit - in compliance with the National Electric Code;
   10. (10) Reclaimed water - purple;
   11. (11) Instrument air - light green with dark green bands;
   12. (12) Liquid alum - yellow with orange bands;
   13. (13) Alum (solution) - yellow with green bands;
   14. (14) Ferric chloride - brown with red bands;
   15. (15) Ferric sulfate - brown with yellow bands;
   16. (16) Polymers - white with green bands;
   17. (17) Ozone - stainless steel with white bands;
   18. (18) Raw water - tan; and
   19. (19) Effluent after clarification - dark green.

Source Note:The provisions of this §217.329 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843.