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SECTION 220529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTAL REQUIRMENTS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include construction details, rated capacities, material descriptions, dimensions of

individual components and profiles, and finishes.
2. Clearly state model numbers on all submittals.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Delegated Design: Design trapeze pipe hangers and equipment supports, including
comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using
performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

B. Structural Performance: Hangers and supports for plumbing piping and equipment shall
withstand the effects of gravity loads and stresses within limits and under conditions
indicated according to ASCE/SEI 7.

1. Design supports for multiple pipes, including pipe stands, capable of supporting
combined weight of supported systems, system contents, and test water.
2. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of
supported equipment and connected systems and components.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 METAL PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Carbon-Steel Pipe Hangers and Supports:

1. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, factory-fabricated components.

2. Galvanized Metallic Coatings: Pregalvanized or hot dipped.
3. Padded Hangers: Hanger with fiberglass or other pipe insulation pad or cushion
to support bearing surface of piping.
4. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of carbon or
stainless steel.

B. Copper Pipe Hangers:

1. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, copper-coated-steel, factory-

fabricated components.

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2. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of copper-coated

steel.
3. For vertical piping NPS 2 and smaller: Van (Bell) hangers; Carbon steel, copper
plated with epoxy coating and stainless steel screw. Size to match pipe size.

C. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following:

1. Anvil International, Inc.

2. Elcen Metal Products Co.
3. PHD Manufacturing, Inc
4. National Pipe Hanger Corp.

2.2 TRAPEZE PIPE HANGERS

A. Description: MSS SP-69, Type 59, shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly

made from structural carbon-steel shapes with MSS SP-58 carbon-steel hanger rods,
nuts, saddles, and U-bolts.

2.3 THERMAL-HANGER SHIELD INSERTS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of

the following:

1. ERICO International Corporation.

2. Pipe Shields, Inc.; a subsidiary of Piping Technology & Products, Inc.
3. Rilco Manufacturing Co., Inc.

B. Insulation-Insert Material for Cold Piping: Water-repellent treated, ASTM C 552,

Type II cellular glass with vapor barrier.

C. Insulation-Insert Material for Hot Piping: Water-repellent treated, ASTM C 533, Type I
calcium silicate with 100-psig minimum compressive strength.

D. For Trapeze or Clamped Systems: Insert and shield shall cover entire circumference of
pipe.

E. For Clevis or Band Hangers: Insert and shield shall cover lower 180 degrees of pipe.

F. Insert Length: Extend 2 inches beyond sheet metal shield for piping operating below
ambient air temperature.

2.4 FASTENER SYSTEMS

A. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Threaded-steel stud, for use in hardened portland cement

concrete with pull-out, tension, and shear capacities appropriate for supported loads and
building materials where used.

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1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by

one of the following:

a. Hilti, Inc.
b. ITW Ramset/Red Head
c. MKT Fastening, LLC
d. Powers Fasteners.

B. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type, zinc-coated or stainless-steel

anchors, for use in hardened portland cement concrete; with pull-out, tension, and shear
capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by

one of the following:

a. Hilti, Inc
b. ITW Ramset/Red Head
c. MKT Fastening, LLC
d. Powers Fasteners

2.5 PIPE STANDS

A. General Requirements for Pipe Stands: Shop- or field-fabricated assemblies made of

manufactured corrosion-resistant components to support roof and floor-mounted piping.

B. Compact Pipe Stand: One-piece plastic unit with integral-rod roller, pipe clamps, or V-
shaped cradle to support pipe, for floor and roof installations without membrane
penetration.

C. High-Type, Single-Pipe Stand:

1. Description: Assembly of base, vertical and horizontal members, and pipe

support, for floor and roof installations without membrane penetration.
2. Base: Plastic or stainless steel.
3. Vertical Members: Two or more cadmium-plated-steel or stainless-steel,
continuous-thread rods.
4. Horizontal Member: Cadmium-plated-steel or stainless-steel rod with plastic or
stainless-steel, roller-type pipe support.

D. High-Type, Multiple-Pipe Stand:

1. Description: Assembly of bases, vertical and horizontal members, and pipe

supports, for floor and roof installations without membrane penetration.
2. Bases: One or more; plastic.
3. Vertical Members: Two or more protective-coated-steel channels.
4. Horizontal Member: Protective-coated-steel channel.
5. Pipe Supports: Galvanized-steel, clevis-type pipe hangers.

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E. Curb-Mounting-Type Pipe Stands: Shop- or field-fabricated pipe supports made from

structural-steel shapes, continuous-thread rods, and rollers, for mounting on permanent
stationary roof curb.

F. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with these specifications, pipe support systems

shall be Dura-Blok; Cooper B-Line, Inc., Anvil International, MIFAB.

2.6 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Description: Welded, shop- or field-fabricated equipment support made from structural

carbon-steel shapes.

B. Domestic-Water Heater Stands: Manufacturer's factory-fabricated steel stand for floor

mounting, capable of supporting domestic-water heater and water.

C. Grouting: Place grout under supports for equipment and make bearing surface smooth.

D. Provide lateral bracing, to prevent swaying, for equipment supports.

E. Concrete bases shall extend at least 4” beyond the bed or frame of the supported
machine. Equipment bases shall have straight and finished sides and a 1”-45 degree
chamfer at the top. Reinforcing steel bars (Type #4) shall be placed in a grid pattern in
both directions of the base spaced at 12” on center.

2.7 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Structural Steel: ASTM A 36/A 36M, carbon-steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and
galvanized.

B. Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-mixed and -packaged, dry, hydraulic-cement, nonshrink

and nonmetallic grout; suitable for interior and exterior applications.

1. Properties: Nonstaining, noncorrosive, and nongaseous.

2. Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. General: Install hangers, supports, clamps and attachments to support piping properly
from building structure. Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of horizontal piping
supported together on field-fabricated, heavy-duty trapeze hangers where possible.
Where piping of various sizes is supported together by trapeze hangers, space hangers
for smallest pipe size or install intermediate supports for smaller diameter pipe as
specified above for individual pipe hangers.

B. Do not suspend hangers from roof decks. Suspend from roof trusses, joists and joist
girders only at panel points and at top chords unless otherwise indicated.

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C. All piping hangers in exterior spaces, such as parking garages, exposure to high
humidity, etc., or in interior swimming pool areas shall be galvanized.

D. Comply with MSS SP-69 for pipe-hanger selections and applications that are not
specified in piping system Sections.

E. Use hangers and supports with galvanized metallic coatings for piping and equipment
that will not have field-applied finish.

F. Use nonmetallic coatings on attachments for electrolytic protection where attachments

are in direct contact with copper tubing.

G. Use carbon-steel pipe hangers and supports, metal trapeze pipe hangers and attachments
for general service applications.

H. Use padded hangers for piping that is subject to scratching.

I. Where piping is close to floor or roof, support on adjustable pipe support.

J. All plumbing equipment shall have concrete bases and/or structural steel supports and
shall be provided by this contractor.

K. The use of pumps or other equipment as piping supports shall be prohibited. All such
connectors and their supports shall be independently supported from the building
structure and inspected and approved by the Engineer before bolting.

L. Piping connections to all equipment with moving parts shall be isolated with braided
copper or stainless steel flexible links, which shall be selected to absorb the deflection
on the isolating members.

M. Use thermal-hanger shield inserts for insulated piping and tubing.

N. Hanger and support types:

1. Hangers: Provide adjustable, Steel Clevis Hangers (MSS Type 1) for suspension
of noninsulated or insulated, stationary pipes.
2. Horizontal-Piping Clamps: Provide Carbon- or Alloy-Steel, Double-Bolt Pipe
Clamps (MSS Type 3) for suspension of pipes requiring clamp flexibility and up
to 4 inches of insulation.
3. Vertical-Piping Clamps: Provide extension pipe or Riser Clamps (MSS Type 8)
for support of pipe risers.

O. Hanger-Rod Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping

system Sections, install the following types:

1. Steel Turnbuckles (MSS Type 13): For adjustment up to 6 inches for heavy
loads.
2. Steel Clevises (MSS Type 14): For 120 to 450 deg F piping installations.

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P. Building Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping

system Sections, install the following types:

1. Inserts:

a. Steel or Malleable Concrete Inserts (MSS Type 18): For upper attachment
to suspend pipe hangers from structural concrete ceiling.

2. Clamps:

a. C-Clamps (MSS Type 23): For structural shapes.

b. Malleable-Beam Clamps with Extension Pieces (MSS Type 30): For
attaching to structural steel.

3. Miscellaneous:

a. Welded Beam Attachments (MSS Type 22): For attaching to bottom of

steel beams if loads are considerable and rod sizes are large.
b. Welded-Steel Brackets: For support of pipes from below or for suspending
from above by using clip and rod. Use one of the following for indicated
loads:
1) Light (MSS Type 31): 750 lb.
2) Medium (MSS Type 32): 1500 lb.
3) Heavy (MSS Type 33): 3000 lb.

c. Side-Beam Brackets (MSS Type 34): For sides of steel or wooden beams.
d. Horizontal Travelers (MSS Type 58): For supporting piping systems
subject to linear horizontal movement where headroom is limited.

Q. Saddles and Shields: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping
system Sections, install the following types:

1. Protection Shields (MSS Type 40): Of length recommended in writing by

manufacturer to prevent crushing insulation.
2. Thermal-Hanger Shield Inserts: For supporting insulated pipe.

R. Comply with MSS SP-69 for trapeze pipe-hanger selections and applications that are
not specified in piping system Sections.

S. Use powder-actuated fasteners or mechanical-expansion anchors instead of building

attachments where required in concrete construction.

T. Metal Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with MSS SP-69 and MSS SP-89. Install
hangers, supports, clamps, and attachments as required to properly support piping from
the building structure.

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U. Metal Trapeze Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with MSS SP-69 and MSS SP-89.
Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of horizontal piping, and support together on
field-fabricated trapeze pipe hangers.

1. Pipes of Various Sizes: Support together and space trapezes for smallest pipe size
or install intermediate supports for smaller diameter pipes as specified for
individual pipe hangers.
2. Field fabricate from ASTM A 36/A 36M, carbon-steel shapes selected for loads
being supported. Weld steel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

V. Thermal-Hanger Shield Installation: Install in pipe hanger or shield for insulated

piping.

W. Fastener System Installation:

1. Install powder-actuated fasteners for use in lightweight concrete or concrete slabs

less than 4 inches thick in concrete after concrete is placed and completely cured.
Use operators that are licensed by powder-actuated tool manufacturer. Install
fasteners according to powder-actuated tool manufacturer's operating manual.
2. Install mechanical-expansion anchors in concrete after concrete is placed and
completely cured. Install fasteners according to manufacturer's written
instructions.

X. Pipe Stand Installation:

1. Pipe Stand Types except Curb-Mounted Type: Assemble components and mount
on smooth roof surface. Do not penetrate roof membrane.
2. Curb-Mounted-Type Pipe Stands: Assemble components or fabricate pipe stand
and mount on permanent, stationary roof curb. See Section 077200 "Roof
Accessories" for curbs.

Y. Install hangers and supports to allow controlled thermal movement of piping systems, to
permit freedom of movement between pipe anchors, and to facilitate action of
expansion joints, expansion loops, expansion bends, and similar units.

Z. Install lateral bracing with pipe hangers and supports to prevent swaying.

AA. Install building attachments within concrete slabs or attach to structural steel. Install
additional attachments at concentrated loads, including valves, flanges, guides,
expansion joints, strainers and at changes in direction of piping. Install concrete inserts
before concrete is placed; fasten inserts to forms and install reinforcing bars through
openings at top of inserts.

BB. Provide pipe rollers for hot water mains. Provide pipe rollers approved equal to Anvil
Fig. 171, 175, 177, 181 and 271.

CC. Load Distribution: Install hangers and supports so that piping live and dead loads and
stresses from movement will not be transmitted to connected equipment.

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DD. Pipe Slopes: Install hangers and supports to provide indicated pipe slopes and to not
exceed maximum pipe deflections allowed by ASME B31.9 for building services
piping.

EE. Insulated Piping:

1. Attach clamps and spacers to piping.

a. Clamps: Attach clamps, including spacers (if any), to piping with clamps
projecting through insulation. Do not exceed pipe stresses allowed by
manufacturer.
b. Piping Operating above Ambient Air Temperature: Clamp may project
through insulation.
c. Piping Operating below Ambient Air Temperature: Use thermal-hanger
shield insert with clamp sized to match OD of insert.
d. Do not exceed pipe stress limits allowed by ASME B31.9 for building
services piping.

2. Install MSS SP-58, Type 40, protective shields on cold piping with vapor barrier.
Shields shall span an arc of 180 degrees.

a. Option: Thermal-hanger shield inserts may be used. Include steel weight-

distribution plate for pipe NPS 4 and larger if pipe is installed on rollers.

3. Shields:

a. Install protective galvanized steel shields, MSS Type 40, on insulated

piping smaller than 2-inch NPS. Shields shall span an arc of 180 degrees
and shall be a minimum of 12-inches in length.
b. Install thermal-hanger shield inserts on all insulated piping 2-inch NPS and
larger.

4. Shield Dimensions for Pipe: Not less than the following:

a. NPS 1/4 to NPS 3-1/2: 12 inches long and 0.048 inch thick.
b. NPS 4: 12 inches long and 0.06 inch thick.

5. Thermal-Hanger Shields: Install with insulation same thickness as piping

insulation.
6. Install carbon-steel pipe hangers for horizontal piping in noncorrosive
environments.
7. Install carbon-steel pipe support clamps for vertical piping in noncorrosive
environments.
8. Vertical Piping: MSS Type 8 or Type 42, clamps.
9. Install individual, straight, horizontal piping runs:

a. 100 Feet and Less: MSS Type 1, adjustable, steel clevis hangers.
b. Longer Than 100 Feet: MSS Type 43, adjustable roller hangers.

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c. Longer Than 100 Feet if Indicated: MSS Type 49, spring cushion rolls.

10. Multiple, Straight, Horizontal Piping Runs 100 Feet or Longer: MSS Type 44,
pipe rolls. Support pipe rolls on trapeze.
11. Base of Vertical Piping: MSS Type 52, spring hangers.

FF. Support horizontal piping and tubing within 12 inches of each fitting, valve, and
coupling.

GG. Support vertical piping and tubing at base and at each floor.

HH. Rod diameter may be reduced one size for double-rod hangers, with 3/8-inch minimum
rods.

II. Install hangers for cast-iron soil piping with the following maximum horizontal spacing
and minimum rod diameters:

1. NPS 1-1/2 and NPS 2: 60 inches with 3/8-inch rod.

2. NPS 3: 60 inches with 1/2-inch rod.
3. NPS 4: 60 inches with 5/8-inch rod.
4. Spacing for 10-foot lengths may be increased to 10 feet. Spacing for fittings is
limited to 60 inches.

JJ. Install supports for vertical cast-iron soil piping every 15 feet.

KK. Support piping and tubing not listed above according to MSS SP-69 and manufacturer's
written instructions.

3.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Fabricate structural-steel stands to suspend equipment from structure overhead or to

support equipment above floor.

B. Grouting: Place grout under supports for equipment and make bearing surface smooth.

C. Provide lateral bracing, to prevent swaying, for equipment supports.

3.3 METAL FABRICATIONS

A. Cut, drill, and fit miscellaneous metal fabrications for trapeze pipe hangers and
equipment supports.

B. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints. Field weld connections that
cannot be shop welded because of shipping size limitations.

C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M procedures for shielded, metal arc
welding; appearance and quality of welds; and methods used in correcting welding
work; and with the following:

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1. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and
corrosion resistance of base metals.
2. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap.
3. Remove welding flux immediately.
4. Finish welds at exposed connections so no roughness shows after finishing and so
contours of welded surfaces match adjacent contours.

3.4 ADJUSTING

A. Hanger Adjustments: Adjust hangers to distribute loads equally on attachments and to

achieve indicated slope of pipe.

B. Trim excess length of continuous-thread hanger and support rods to 1-1/2 inches.

3.5 PAINTING

A. Touchup: Clean field welds and abraded areas of shop paint. Paint exposed areas
immediately after erecting hangers and supports. Use same materials as used for shop
painting. Comply with SSPC-PA 1 requirements for touching up field-painted surfaces.

1. Apply paint by brush or spray to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 2.0
mils.

B. Touchup: Cleaning and touchup painting of field welds, bolted connections, and
abraded areas of shop paint on miscellaneous metal are specified in Section 099113
"Exterior Painting", Section 099123 "Interior Painting" or Section 099600 "High-
Performance Coatings."

C. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and apply
galvanizing-repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780.

3.6 HANGER AND SUPPORT SCHEDULE

A. Piping:
Piping Material Pipe Size Hanger Spacing (OC) Vertical Support
(OC)
Cast Iron Any 5’-0” 15’-0”
Ductile Iron Any 5’-0” 15’-0”
Copper 1-1/4” and smaller 6’-0” 10’-0”
Copper 1-1/2” and larger 10’-0” 10’-0”
PVC Any 4’-0” 10’-0”
CPVC 1” and smaller 3’-0” 10’-0”
CPVC 1-1/4” and larger 4’-0” 10’-0”
Polyethylene Piping (PE) Any 2’-6” 10’-0”
Steel Any 12’-0” 15’-0”

1. In addition to supported pipe information above, support piping at each change in

direction.

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B. Comply with MSS SP-69 for pipe-hanger selections and applications that are not
specified in piping system Sections.

END OF SECTION 220529

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