Color for a visual inspection feature, used in industrial construction

[ppsc]

Hello, All,

Is there a preferred (or industry standard) color used as a visual inspection aid of electrical devices after they are installed? Think of this as the equivalent of a "sealed for your protection" commonly used on consumer products.

I am working a new product development that includes a visual aid for inspectors to "see" that the installation has been completed. I think it would help if this feature were a different and highly visible color, but not sure what color is appropriate.

I have seen "seasonal" and monthly color coding schemes, but the idea is that the electrician installs the product and uses this feature to provide a visual indicator to the inspector that the installation was completed (per manufacturer's recommendations).

Any reference to standards, code or common practices is appreciated, as well as qualified opinions.

Thank you, in advance for your replies.

Paul

 

[Tony S]

My ex-wife hated me for this. I stole her nail polish.

Taking a bottle of some expensive varnish got me a severe telling off (that?s the polite version).

There is an international colour code for months. I?m sorry I can?t remember if it?s a BS or En number.

 

[GoldDigger]

Just avoid blue tape, since that is most commonly used for punch lists of items to be completed.

 

[John120/240]

I don't know of any standard but the internet is full of options. Try here.... http://tampertech.net/. Brady has an extensive selection of labels....
http://www.bradyid.com/bradyid/scpv...oR4NQFwQ27Y8RJ9ew7UK2P_t-z-BKJ0Q5waAuQH8P8HAQ

Our state dept of agriculature has tape seals that they apply to fuel pumps when calibrated..

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Hello, All,

Is there a preferred (or industry standard) color used as a visual inspection aid of electrical devices after they are installed? Think of this as the equivalent of a "sealed for your protection" commonly used on consumer products.

I am working a new product development that includes a visual aid for inspectors to "see" that the installation has been completed. I think it would help if this feature were a different and highly visible color, but not sure what color is appropriate.

I have seen "seasonal" and monthly color coding schemes, but the idea is that the electrician installs the product and uses this feature to provide a visual indicator to the inspector that the installation was completed (per manufacturer's recommendations).

Any reference to standards, code or common practices is appreciated, as well as qualified opinions.

Thank you, in advance for your replies.

Paul

The code does not require any thing like that, so I don't see anyone doing that unless the contract documents require it. About the only thing I have seen done like that is a mark on a bolt or connection that has been torqued. Often done with a marker or, as Tony suggested, nail polish.