Identify the black steel pipe.
Black iron pipe is a trade name for ungalvanized steel pipe. Compare heavy-gauge pipes and light-gauge pipes against the wall and standard in your drawings. BI alone does not define grade, pressure capacity or end preparation.
Construction, fabrication and industrial systems need different pipe choices. Use the steel pipe application guides to discuss your intended use before ordering.
Check the service and protection plan.
For outdoor or wet exposure, specify corrosion protection and maintenance. Do not assume the black surface is a protective coating. Coordinate painting or other specified protection with cutting, welding and the installation conditions.
Gas service requires the exact material, wall, joints, tests and regulatory requirements of the designed system. For fire protection, review fire sprinkler pipes and the listing required for the specified pipe and connections.
Ask for documents for the offered pipe.
Use product standards and testing and inspection to discuss the documents required by your project. Check that the markings and documents identify the offered product.
Confirm the order and delivery scope.
Send the specification, lengths and quantity with your destination and required date. Ask for written availability, exclusions and delivery arrangements. The black iron pipe price guide explains what to compare in each offer.
