The Seven Steps
Piping
Purpose
To secure piping.
Caution
Secure ALL pipes that are used for fire protection systems.
When anchoring to post-tensioned slab, locate and avoid reinforcing.
Recommendation
Install pipe brackets as indicated in the following figures:
Supplies Required
- Angle—2″ x 2″ x 1/8″
- Lag bolts—1/4″ diameter x 3″ (for wood)
- Expansion bolts—3/8″ diameter (for concrete)
- U-bolts—1/4″ diameter (for concrete)
- Flexible connections to equipment
Installation
- Install angle braces (cope as required) with lag bolts into wood joists.
OR
expansion bolts to concrete. - Attach each angle brace to the pipe with a U-bolt.
- Locate at 90x turns in pipe where the pipe is continuous.
- Place bracing brackets at 16′ on center along unbraced runs of straight pipe.
- Add flexible connections.
Note
- Brace fuel, oil, gas, or compressed air pipes that are greater than 1″ in diameter.
- Do not use pipes to support other pipes.
- Wall openings for the pipe sleeves must be at least 2″ larger than the pipe in fire-resistant systems. Consult a building official for the proper fill material in the wall gap.
Pipe Bracket
Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD
Typical Piping
Source: Noson, Perbix, SSD
