APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VISUAL IDENTIFICATION OF VALVES IN MULTI VALVE DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS

摘要

There is disclosed an apparatus and method for visual identification of valves in multi valve distribution and transmission systems, and particularly for municipal utility infrastructures such as mainline, connection, drain, pressure district, pressure regulating and pressure sustaining valves. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a flexible, adjustable, color coded band that when assembled the apparatus forms a generally tubular shape; and the apparatus includes one or more securing mechanisms adapted to secure the apparatus to a valve.