Do you know where every pipe is in your facility?
Can you point out which carry high pressure air, hydraulic fluid, waste or fresh water?
Would you know where to cut the flow of these lines if there was a leak or rupture?
The best way to tackle these question is by putting together a detailed pipe map. If you have a layout of your building available, print it out and make notes on it of your piping.
Make notes for:
- contents of the pipe
- pressure level
- input and output valves
- cut off valves
- inspection dates
- who is in charge of these pipes
- maintenance dates
You’re welcome to add other details as well, but these details should help you organize your collection of pipes and be able to identify and repair them quickly should a pipe burst or leak.