TECHNICAL REVISION

December 2015

Piping

PIP PNCM0001
Piping Line Class Designator System
 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been
prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major industrial users,
contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical requirements into a single
set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering costs to both the purchaser and the
manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice is expected to incorporate the majority of
requirements of most users, individual applications may involve requirements that will be
appended to and take precedence over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose
and particular matters or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations
should not be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather recognized as
normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications are equally correct and may
be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with
applicable laws and regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these Practices or
guidelines should conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or
regulations must be followed. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any
material contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

© Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The University of Texas at
Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin, Texas 78759. PIP Member Companies and
Subscribers may copy this Practice for their internal use. Changes or modifications of any kind are not
permitted within any PIP Practice without the express written authorization of PIP. Authorized Users
may attach addenda or overlays to clearly indicate modifications or exceptions to specific sections of
PIP Practices. Authorized Users may provide their clients, suppliers and contractors with copies of the
Practice solely for Authorized Users’ purposes. These purposes include but are not limited to the
procurement process (e.g., as attachments to requests for quotation/ purchase orders or requests for
proposals/contracts) and preparation and issue of design engineering deliverables for use on a specific
project by Authorized User’s client. PIP’s copyright notices must be clearly indicated and
unequivocally incorporated in documents where an Authorized User desires to provide any third party
with copies of the Practice.

PUBLISHING HISTORY
February 1997 Issued as PNSM0001 May 2001 Technical Correction December 2015 Complete Revision
February 1999 Complete Revision October 2006 Complete Revision & Renumbering
November 1999 Revision June 2007 Editorial Revision

Not printed with State funds

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Piping

PIP PNCM0001
Piping Line Class Designator System
Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................2
1.1 Purpose ............................................2
1.2 Scope................................................2

2. Requirements ..............................2
2.1 General .............................................2
2.2 Field Definitions ................................2
2.3 Example Designation ........................3
2.4 Standard Notes .................................3
2.5 Cover Sheet / Addendum Form ........4

Appendices
Appendix A - Cover Sheet/Addendum Form
Appendix B - Sample Cover Sheet
Appendix C - Sample Addendum
Appendix D - Piping Line Class Designator
System Summary Sheet

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides the designator system for identifying PIP piping line classes.

1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the arrangement of the PIP piping line class designations and the
requirements for each field within a designation. Designation requirements are provided
for both PIP-developed and owner-developed piping line classes. A one-page summary
of the PIP Piping Line Class Designator System specified in this Practice is provided in
Appendix D.

2. Requirements

2.1 General
2.1.1 The Piping Line Class Designator System shall consist of six alternating
alphanumeric fields containing one or two characters each (maximum of ten
characters). The first five fields are mandatory while the sixth is optional.
2.1.2 Each field shall describe various features of a piping line class.

2.2 Field Definitions

2.2.1 First Field – Pressure Rating
2.2.1.1 The first field shall define the pressure rating.
2.2.1.2 The pressure rating field shall consist of one or two numeric characters
in accordance with Table 1.
2.2.2 Second Field – Piping Material
2.2.2.1 The second field shall define the nominal pipe material.
2.2.2.2 The nominal pipe material field shall consist of two alphabetic
characters in accordance with Table 2.
2.2.3 Third Field – Corrosion Allowance
2.2.3.1 The third field shall define the corrosion/erosion allowance.
2.2.3.2 The corrosion/erosion allowance field shall consist of one numeric
character in accordance with Table 3.
2.2.4 Fourth Field – Joint Construction
2.2.4.1 The fourth field shall define the joint construction/construction type.
2.2.4.2 The joint construction/construction type field shall consist of one
alphabetic character in accordance with Table 4.

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2.2.5 Fifth Field – Sequential Number

2.2.5.1 The fifth field shall define a sequential number for numbering variations
of a line class.
2.2.5.2 The sequential number field shall consist of two numeric characters that
shall be applied in accordance with the following ranges:
a. Numbers 01 through 79 – Reserved for PIP piping line classes
b. Numbers 80 through 99 – Reserved for owner developed piping line
classes
2.2.6 Sixth Field – Owner’s Designation (As Required)
2.2.6.1 To change the designation number if revisions, alterations, and/or
additions to a PIP piping line class are required, the owner shall add an
alphabetic character after the fifth field designator.
2.2.6.2 The number of alphabetic characters shall be limited to two for a
maximum of ten characters total to designate a line class.
2.2.6.3 The alphabetic character(s) shall be added directly to the PIP piping line
class number as a suffix and without a delimiter.

2.3 Example Designation

An example of a complete PIP piping line class designator is 3CS1S01.
Where:
First Field (Pressure Rating): 3 = ASME Pressure Class 300
Second Field (Piping Material): CS = Carbon Steel Base Material Piping
System
Third Field (Corrosion Allowance): 1 = Multiples of 1/16"
Fourth Field (Joint Construction): S = Socketweld Small Bore Construction
and Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore
Construction
Fifth Field (Sequential Number): 01 = First Piping Line Class in this piping
material/ pressure class series
2.4 Standard Notes
2.4.1 PIP Standard Notes
2.4.1.1 Standard notes with associated note numbers have been developed for
the PIP piping line classes. The notes provide additional information
(i.e., guidance, caution, clarification, etc.).
2.4.1.2 Applicable PIP Standard Notes shall be shown on each PIP piping line
class.
2.4.1.3 PIP Standard Notes shall be designated using numbers 01 through 699 as
required.

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2.4.2 Owner Standard Notes

2.4.2.1 If company- or project-specific notes are required for a PIP piping line
class, the notes shall be added using an addendum form (see
Section 2.5.3).
2.4.2.2 Owner standard notes shall be designated using numbers 700 through
999 as required, or a designation that does not conflict with the PIP
Standard Notes numbering system.

2.5 Cover Sheet / Addendum Form

2.5.1 A Cover Sheet / Addendum Form is provided in Appendix A for use as a cover
sheet for incorporating the PIP piping line classes into an owner’s corporate
standards system, or for use as an addendum for specifying company- or project-
specific revisions, alterations, and/or additions to PIP piping line classes.
2.5.2 Cover Sheet
2.5.2.1 An owner’s corporate standards system may require that a cover sheet be
attached to a PIP piping line class to communicate the extent to which
the specification applies within the owner’s company and/or for the
owner’s specific project.
2.5.2.2 If the dual-purpose Cover Sheet / Addendum Form is used as a cover
sheet, and if revisions, alterations, or additions to the line class
specification are not required, the owner should complete the fields on
the form as follows:
a. PIP Practice number, PIP piping line class number, and Scope
should be filled in.
b. The Addendum Number should not be filled in.
c. The words “No Change” should be filled in for Sections 2 through 10.
2.5.2.3 An example of a completed form used as a cover sheet is shown in
Appendix B.
2.5.3 Addendum for Revisions, Alterations, and Additions
2.5.3.1 An owner’s company, operating location, or project may require
revisions, alterations, and/or additions to a PIP piping line class(es). To
accommodate such cases, the dual-purpose Cover Sheet / Addendum
Form should be used as an addendum to specify the changes.
2.5.3.2 If the Cover Sheet / Addendum Form is used as an addendum to specify
revisions, alterations, and/or additions to a PIP piping line class, the
owner should complete the following fields on the form as follows:
a. PIP Practice number, PIP piping line class number, and Addendum
Number alphabetic character(s) should be filled in.
b. Within the sections (i.e., Scope, Design, Materials, etc.) where
changes are specified, necessary information to detail the
deviation(s) to the PIP piping line class should be filled in.

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c. The words “No Change” should be filled in for the unchanged

sections.
2.5.3.3 An owner may create more than one addendum for a PIP piping line
class.
2.5.3.4 An example of a completed form used as an addendum is shown in
Appendix C.

Table 1 - Pressure Rating

Symbol Nominal Pressure Rating or Class

ASME B16.5 or B16.47 Flange Class
1 150
3 300
4 400
6 600
9 900
15 1500
25 2500

ASME 16.1 Cast Iron Flange Class

12 125
13 250

50 Tubing – Rating shown in the Piping Class

80 – 99 Reserved for Owner-Specific Rating

Designations

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Table 2 - Piping Material

Symbol Material

Aluminum Alloys

AA Aluminum Alloy 1100, H112 temper

AB Aluminum Alloy 3003, H112 temper
AC Aluminum Alloy 5052, H32 temper
AD Aluminum Alloy 5454, H112 temper
AE Aluminum Alloy 6061, T6 temper
AF Aluminum Alloy 6063, T1 temper
AG Aluminum Alloy 6063, T6 temper

Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Copper Alloys

BA Aluminum-Bronze
BB Red Brass
BC Copper, deoxidized pure
BD 90-10 Cu-Ni
BE 80-20 Cu-Ni
BF 70-30 Cu-Ni
BG Silicon-Bronze
BT Cast Leaded Tin Bronze

Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels

CA Impact Tested Carbon Steel

CB Killed Carbon Steel
CC Low Carbon Steel
CG Galvanized Carbon Steel
CH Killed Carbon Steel, PWHT for Process
CJ 1-1/4 Cr - 1/2 Mo Alloy Steel
CK 2-1/4 Cr - 1 Mo Alloy Steel
CL 5 Cr - 1/2 Mo Alloy Steel
CM 9 Cr - 1 Mo Alloy Steel
CN 12 Cr Alloy Steel
CS Carbon Steel

Iron, Ductile, Malleable, or Cast

DA Ductile Iron, Austenitic

DC Cast Iron, Grey
DF Ductile Iron, Ferritic
DM Malleable Iron

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Table 2 - Piping Material

(continued)

Symbol Material

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRPs) and Resins

FC Carbon Fiber Reinforced Furan

FE Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy
FF Glass Fiber Reinforced Furan
FP Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester
FV Glass Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester

Non-Metals/Non-Plastics

KA Clay
KB Concrete
KC Glass
KD Ceramic

Lined or Internally Coated Steel/Iron/etc.

LA PFA (Perfluoro Alkoxyalkane copolymer)-lined Carbon Steel

LB Cement-lined Ductile Iron
LC Cement-lined Carbon Steel
LD PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)-lined Ductile Iron
LE Epoxy-lined Carbon Steel
LF FEP (Perfluoro Ethylene-Propylene copolymer)-lined Carbon Steel
LG Glass-lined Carbon Steel
LH ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlortrifluoroethylene)-lined Carbon Steel
LJ PFA (Perfluoro Alkoxyalkane copolymer)-lined Ductile Iron
LK PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)-lined Carbon Steel
LP PP (Polypropylene)-lined Carbon Steel
LR Rubber-lined Carbon Steel
LS PVDC (Polyvinylidene Chloride)-lined Carbon Steel
LT PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)-lined Carbon Steel
LV PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)-lined Carbon Steel

Misc. Metals, not covered elsewhere

MG Gold
ML Lead
MS Silver
MT Tantalum
MY Zirconium + Cb
MZ Zirconium

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Table 2 - Piping Material

(continued)

Symbol Material

Nickel and Nickel Alloys

NA Alloy C-2000 UNS N06200

NB Alloy B2 UNS N10665
NC Alloy C276 UNS N10276
ND Alloy B UNS N10001
NE Alloy C4 UNS N06455
NF Alloy C22 UNS N06022
NG Alloy G UNS N06007
NH Alloy B3 UNS N10675
NJ Alloy G3 UNS N06985
NK Nickel 200 UNS N02200
NL Nickel 201 UNS N02201
NM Alloy 400 UNS N04400
NN Alloy C30 UNS N06030
NP Alloy 600 UNS N06600
NQ Alloy 625 UNS N06625
NR Alloy 800 UNS N08800
NY Alloy 800H UNS N08810
NZ Alloy 800HT UNS N08811
NS Alloy 825 UNS N08825
NT Alloy 20 UNS N08020
NU Alloy 20Cb-3 UNS N08020
NV Alloy 20-Mod UNS N08320
NW Alloy 25-6 Moly UNS N08926
NX Alloy AL-6XN UNS N08367

Plastics (other than FRPs)

PA ABS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene)

PB PB (Polybutylene)
PC CAB (Cellulous acetate-butyrate)
PD HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
PE LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
PF PFA (Perfluoro Alkoxyalkane copolymer)
PG FEP (Perfluoro Ethylene-Propylene copolymer)
PK PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)
PP PP (Polypropylene)
PS PVDC (Polyvinylidene Chloride)
PT PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
PU CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride)
PV PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

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Table 2 - Piping Material

(continued)

Symbol Material

Stainless (High-Alloy) Steels

SA Type 304/304L SS
SC Type 304H SS
SD Type 316/316L SS
SE Type 317/317L SS
SF Type 316H SS
SG Type 317 SS
SH Type 317L SS
SJ Type 321 SS
SK Type 321H SS
SL Type 347 SS
SM Type 347H SS
SN Type 904L SS UNS N08904
SP 2205 Duplex SS UNS S31803 /
UNS S32205
SQ 2507 Super Duplex SS UNS S32760/
UNS S32750
SR Type 304 SS
SS Type 304L SS
ST Type 316 SS
SU Type 316L SS
SV 254 SMO UNS S31254

Titanium and Titanium Alloys

TB Titanium Grade 2
TC Titanium Grade 3
TD Titanium Grade 7
TE Titanium Grade 12

Reserved for Future Use

E_, G_, H_
J_, Q_, R_
U_, V_

Not Used

I_, O_

Reserved for Owner-Specific Designators

W_
X_
Y_
Z_

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Table 3 - Corrosion/Erosion Allowance

Symbol Allowance (Nominal)

0 zero corrosion allowance
1 1.5 mm (0.063 inch) (1/16 inch)
2 3 mm (0.125 inch) (1/8 inch)
3 4.5 mm (0.188 inch) (3/16 inch)
4 6mm (0.250 inch) (1/4 inch)
5 1 mm (0.030 inch) (1/32 inch)

9 Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator

Note: The allowance values given in the table are nominal

values. Unless otherwise specified, minimum values
that are 80% of the nominal specified values are
permitted.

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Table 4 - Joint Construction/Construction Type

Symbol Description

A Adhesive or Wrapped RTR (Plastic Pipe Joints) and Flanged

B Buttweld Small Bore Construction and Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Construction
C Cement, Solvent (Plastic Pipe Joints) and Flanged
D
E
F Flanged Only
G Grooved Large Bore Construction and Threaded Small Bore Construction
H Heat Fusion (Plastic Pipe Joints) and Flanged
I (Not Used)
J Jacketed Construction
K
L Compression Fitting Small Bore Construction and Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore
Construction
M Mechanical Joints
N
O (Not Used)
P Push On (Bell and Spigot)
Q
R
S Socketweld Small Bore Construction and Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Construction
T Threaded Small Bore Construction and Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Construction
U
V Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator
W Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator
X Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator
Y Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator
Z Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator

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 Appendix A
Cover Sheet / Addendum Form
 OWNER COMPANY LOGO/HEADER – Optional
Owner Specification Number – Optional
Date: mm/yy
Cover Sheet / Addendum for Process Industry Practice PNXXXXXXXX
PIP Piping Line Class XXXXXXX
Addendum No.: X
Job No.: X – Optional

Additions, Deletions, or Modifications listed below form part of this specification:

1. Scope
(e.g., fluid service, hazard class, guidance on application, document classification)

2. Design
(e.g., pressure/temperature limits, branch table)

3. Materials
(e.g., components: pipe, nipples, fittings, flanges, gaskets, bolting)

4. Valves

5. Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection

6. Inspection, Examination, and Testing

7. Cleaning

8. Other Modifications
(e.g., other additions, deletions, and/or modifications)

9. Notes
(e.g., owner-specific notes numbered 700-999)

10. Related Documents and References

 Appendix B
Sample Cover Sheet
XYZ Petrochemical Company, Inc.
Engineering Standards Program
Cover Sheet for Process Industry Practice PN01CS1S01
PIP Piping Line Class 1CS1S01

Additions, Deletions, or Modifications listed below form part of this specification:

1. Scope
1.1 Process Industry Practice (PIP) PN01CS1S01 is accepted as company piping line class
specification 1CS1S01 without additions, deletions, or modifications.
1.2 1CS1S01 replaces existing Company specification 15480.C101.
1.3 This document is classified an Engineering Standard. Deviations must comply with
Company Administration Policy 6000-260, “Engineering Standards.”

2. Design
2.1 No change

3. Materials
3.1 No change

4. Valves
4.1 No change

5. Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection

5.1 No change

6. Inspection, Examination, and Testing

6.1 No change

7. Cleaning
7.1 No change

8. Other Modifications
8.1 No change

9. Notes
9.1 No change

10. Related Documents and References

10.1 No change
 Appendix C
Sample Addendum
ABC Chemical Co. Engineering Standards
Piping
October 1998

ES PN01CS1S01A
Addendum for Process Industry Practice PN01CS1S01
PIP Piping Line Class 1CS1S01
Addendum No.: A

Additions, Deletions, or Modifications listed below form part of this specification:

1. Scope
1.1 Process Industry Practice (PIP) PN01CS1S01 is accepted as Company piping line class
specification ES PN01CS1S01A with modifications as indicated below.
1.2 This specification covers carbon steel piping for general non-corrosive gas and liquid
process service.
1.3 This specification shall not be used in sulfide environments or in other services subject to
environmental cracking.
1.4 ES PN01CS1S01A replaces existing Company specification 15480.C101.
1.5 This document is classified an Engineering Standard. Deviations must comply with
Company Administrative Policy 6000-260, “Engineering Standards.”

2. Design
2.1 No change

3. Materials
3.1 Threaded connections, NPS 1/2 – 2, for instrument connections are to be SCH 80 with
PTFE emulsion sealant. PTFE tape is not permitted.
3.2 Use NPS 3/4 Class 3000 combination socketweld and threaded bossets for hydrostatic
test connections.
3.3 ASTM A53 Gr-B ERW is an acceptable alternate for sizes NPS 16 – 24.

4. Valves
4.1 Add Company Index 211 Butterfly Valve - NPS 3 – 14, Wafer CS body 150 RF, NPS 8
and > GEAR (see Note 700, 701).
4.2 Delete PIP Valve Code BF1CS70.
4.3 Add Company Index 22A Ball - NPS 1/4 – 2, Brass body 600 WOG/125 WSP, F-NPT.
4.4 Delete PIP Valve Code BA1CS06.
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5. Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection

5.1 No change

6. Inspection, Examination, and Testing

6.1 See PIP PNSC0001 for the fabrication of metallic pipe.
6.2 See PIP PNE00012 for the piping examination and leak testing guide.
6.3 See PIP PNSC0021 for specification for leak test of piping.

7. Cleaning
7.1 See Company Specification 15480.0500 Piping, General Cleaning.

8. Other Modifications
8.1 No change

9. Notes
9.1 Note 700: These valves have no flanges but are installed between line flanges with extra
length bolts.
9.2 Note 701: Butterfly valves NPS 6 and smaller w/handle; NPS 8 and larger with gear
operator.

10. Related Documents and References

10.1 See ES PNCM0001A, Line Class Designator System, for information on the system used
for identifying piping line classes and revisions/alterations/additions.
10.2 Attachment: PIP Piping Line Class Material Specification 1CS1S01.

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Appendix D
Piping Line Class Designator System Summary Sheet

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EXAMPLE NUMBER: 3 CS 1 S 01 First Field: 3 = ASME Pressure Class 300

Second Field: CS = Carbon Steel Base Material Piping System
Third Field: 1 = Nominal Corrosion Allowance in mutiples of 1/16"
Fourth Field: S = Socketweld Small Bore Const. and Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Const.
Fifth Field: 01 = Sequence Number (first in this piping material/pressure class series)

1ST FIELD - PRESSURE RATING 2ND FIELD - LINE MATERIAL (CONTINUED) 2ND FIELD - LINE MATERIAL (CONTINUED) 2ND FIELD - LINE MATERIAL (CONTINUED)
SYMBOL SYMBOL MATERIAL SYMBOL MATERIAL SYMBOL MATERIAL
ASME B16.5 or B16.47 Flange Class
1 150 Carbon and Low-Alloy Steels Misc. Metals, Not Covered Elsewhere Stainless (High-Alloy) Steels
3 300 CA Impact Tested Carbon Steel MG Gold SA Type 304/304L SS
4 400 CB Killed Carbon Steel ML Lead SC Type 304H SS
6 600 CC Low Carbon Steel MS Silver SD Type 316/316L SS
9 900 CG Galvanized Carbon Steel MT Tantalum SF Type 316H SS
15 1500 CH Killed Carbon Steel, PWHT for Process MY Zirconium + Cb SG Type 317 SS
25 2500 CJ 1-1/4 Cr - 1/2 Mo Alloy Steel MZ Zirconium SH Type 317L SS
ASME 16.1 Cast Iron Flange Class CK 2-1/4 Cr - 1 Mo Alloy Steel SJ Type 321 SS
12 125 CL 5 Cr - 1/2 Mo Alloy Steel Nickel and Nickel Alloys SK Type 321H SS
13 250 CM 9 Cr - 1 Mo Alloy Steel NA Alloy C-2000 UNS N06200 SL Type 347 SS
80-99 Reserved for Owner-Specific Rating Designations CN 12 Cr Alloy Steel NB Alloy B2 UNS N10665 SM Type 347H SS
CS Carbon Steel NC Alloy C276 UNS N10276 SN Type 904L SS UNS N08904
ND Alloy B UNS N10001 SP 2205 Duplex SS UNS S31803
2ND FIELD - LINE MATERIAL Iron, Ductile, Malleable, or Cast NE Alloy C4 UNS N06455 SR Type 304 SS
SYMBOL MATERIAL DA Ductile Iron, Austenitic NF Alloy C22 UNS N06022 SS Type 304L SS
DC Cast Iron, Grey NG Alloy G UNS N06007 ST Type 316 SS
Aluminum Alloys DF Ductile Iron, Ferritic NH Alloy B3 UNS N10675 SU Type 316L SS
AA Aluminum Alloy 1100, H112 temper DM Malleable Iron NJ Alloy G3 UNS N06985 SV 254 SMO UNS S31254
AB Aluminum Alloy 3003, H112 temper NK Nickel 200 UNS N02200
AC Aluminum Alloy 5052, H32 temper Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRPs) and Resins NL Nickel 201 UNS N02201 Titanium and Titanium Alloys
AD Aluminum Alloy 5454, H112 temper FC Carbon Fiber Reinforced Furan NM Alloy 400 UNS N04400 TB Titanium Grade 2
AE Aluminum Alloy 6061, T6 temper FE Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy NN Alloy C30 UNS N06030 TC Titanium Grade 3
AF Aluminum Alloy 6063, T1 temper FF Glass Fiber Reinforced Furan NP Alloy 600 UNS N06600 TD Titanium Grade 7
AG Aluminum Alloy 6063, T6 temper FP Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester NQ Alloy 625 UNS N06625 TE Titanium Grade 12
FV Glass Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester NR Alloy 800 UNS N08800
Brass, Bronze, Copper, and Copper Alloys NS Alloy 825 UNS N08825 Reserved for Owner-Specific Designators
BA Aluminum-Bronze Non-Metals/Non-Plastics NT Alloy 20 UNS N08020 W_ - Z_
BB Red Brass KA Clay NU Alloy 20Cb-3 UNS N08020
BC Copper, deoxidized pure KB Concrete NV Alloy 20-Mod UNS N08320 3RD FIELD - CORROSION / EROSION ALLOWANCE
BD 90-10 Cu-Ni KC Glass NW Alloy 25-6 Moly UNS N08926 SYMBOL ALLOWANCE (NOMINAL)
BE 80-20 Cu-Ni KD Ceramic NX Alloy AL-6XN UNS N08367 0 zero corrosion allowance
BF 70-30 Cu-Ni 1 0.063” (1/16”)
BG Silicon-Bronze Lined or Internally Coated Steel/Iron/Etc. Plastics (other than FRPs) 2 0.125” (1/8”)
BT Cast Leaded Tin Bronze LA PFA (Perfluoro Alkoxyalkane copolymer)-lined Carbon Steel PA ABS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene) 3 0.188” (3/16”)
LB Cement-lined Ductile Iron PB PB (Polybutylene) 4 0.250” (1/4”)
LC Cement-lined Carbon Steel PC CAB (Cellulous acetate-butyrate) 9 Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator
LD PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)-lined Ductile Iron PD HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
LE Epoxy-lined Carbon Steel PE LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene) 4TH FIELD - JOINT CONSTRUCTION/CONSTRUCTION TYPE
LF FEP (Perfluoro Ethylene-Propylene copolymer)-lined Carbon Steel PF PFA (Perfluoro Alkoxyalkane copolymer) SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
LG Glass-lined Carbon Steel PG FEP (Perfluoro Ethylene-Propylene copolymer) A Adhesive or Wrapped RTR (Plastic Pipe Joints) and Flanged
LH ECTFE (Ethylene-Chlortrifluoroethylene)-lined Carbon Steel PK PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) B Buttweld Small Bore Construction & Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Construction
LJ PFA (Perfluoro Alkoxyalkane copolymer)-lined Ductile Iron PP PP (Polypropylene) C Cement, Solvent (Plastic Pipe Joints) and Flanged
LK PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride)-lined Carbon Steel PS PVDC (Polyvinylidene Chloride) F Flanged Only
LP PP (Polypropylene)-lined Carbon Steel PT PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) G Grooved Large Bore Construction & Threaded Small Bore Construction
LR Rubber-lined Carbon Steel PU CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) H Heat Fusion (Plastic Pipe Joints) and Flanged
LS PVDC (Polyvinylidene Chloride)-lined Carbon Steel PV PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) J Jacketed Construction
LT PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)-lined Carbon Steel L Compression Fitting Small Bore Const. & Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Const.
LV PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)-lined Carbon Steel M Mechanical Joints
P Push On (Bell and Spigot)
S Socketweld Small Bore Const. & Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Const.
T Threaded Small Bore Construction & Buttweld and Flanged Large Bore Construction
V-Z Reserved for Owner-Specific Designator