Copper Pipe Types & Standards

Copper Pipe: Types & Standards
Tube Type Color Code Application
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Domestic Water, Service and Distribution, Fire Protection,
TYPE K Green Solar, Fuel/Fuel Oil, HVAC, Snow Melting, Compressed Air,
Natural Gas, Liquifi ed Petroleum (LP) Gas, Vacuum
Domestic Water, Service and Distribution, Fire protection
TYPE L Blue Solar, Fuel/Fuel Oil, HVAC, Snow Melting, Compressed Air,
Natural Gas, Liquifi ed Petroleum (LP) Gas, Vacuum
Domestic Water, Service and Distribution, Fire protection
TYPE M Red
Solar, Fuel/Fuel Oil, HVAC, Snow Melting, Vacuum
TYPE V Yellow Drain, Waste, Vent, HVAC, Solar
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There are many other copper and copper alloy tubes and pipes availablr for specialized
applications. For information on these products, contact the Copper Development Association Inc.