Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard prescribes a colour code for the identification of ropes and cordage made from different natural and man-made fibres (covered by various Indian Standard specifications) by using yarn(s) of easily identifiable colour, placed inside the rope/cordage, or by colouring the rope/cordage entirely in the same colour.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards listed in Annex A.