Marking and colour coding of gas cylinders, quads and banks for diving applications

  • Recommended Practice
  • Revision 0.1 - February 2024

This document provides guidance on the marking and colour coding of gas cylinders, quads, and banks for diving applications, emphasising safety and compliance with international standards.

Contents

  • Scope
     

  • Objective
     

  • Application
     

  • Comment
     

  • Marking, Labelling and Colour Coding
     

  • Gas Suppliers Quads
     

  • Gas Sampling
     

  • References
     

  • Appendix 1:    Diving Industry Commonly Accepted Colour Coding
     

  • Appendix 2:    Gas Mixtures for Medical or Inhalation Purposes
     

  • Appendix 3:    Some Typical Examples of Quads and Banks
     

  • Appendix 4:    Typical Example of a Cylinder Labelling System


Revision

  • Rev. 0.1 - February 2024
    Addition of new section 5.4 Breathing Air Receivers; refresh of page 2 preamble and document layout
  • Rev. - November 2007
    Initial publication