Isometric
What the cap symbol means
A cap closes the end of a pipe permanently.
How it is drawn
Where you see it
Dead ends, future connections and the ends of headers.
What is written next to it
On the isometric, the cap usually carries an item number and size.
What gets checked on site
For a cap, the site checks usually cover the closing weld, and that it is included in the pressure test. Each check is recorded against the line and the joint, so the line can go into its test pack and be handed over with its evidence. See the ITR guide.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the cap symbol look like?
A rounded end on the pipe, welded on.
Where is a cap used?
Dead ends, future connections and the ends of headers.
Every cap on your isometrics, tracked to the test pack.Deskely Testpack builds test packs from the line list and the drawings, records the test in the field and tracks reinstatement to the last spade.
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