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SECTION 15411
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Extent of hangers and support Work is indicated by the

requirements of this Section.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit catalog cuts for each different type of hanger

and rod, support and accessory.

B. Submit method of support and hanging for Engineers

approval prior to installation.

C. Submit manufacturer technical data of insert and rod

for approval.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. No-Hub piping shall be installed and supported in full

compliance with Local Law 100 of 1989.

B. Cast-Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISIP) Designation B10-

1985 and Designation 301-1985.

C. Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and

Fittings Industry (MSS) Compliance: Comply with:
MSS SP-58 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design
and Manufacture.
MSS SP-69 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and
Application.
MSS SP-89 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Fabrication and
Installation Practices.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Pipe Hangers and Supports

1. Hangers for horizontal piping (insulated and

uninsulated) one inch and smaller, supported from
above shall be of malleable iron, adjustable

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swivel ring type and shall comply with MSS SP-69

Type 6. Hangers shall be Anvil International Fig.
104 or the approved equal of Carpenter & Paterson,
Inc, Hilti, Inc, or Cooper B-Line, Inc.

2. Hangers for horizontal piping (insulated and

uninsulated) and insulated copper tubing larger
than one inch, shall be of carbon steel,
adjustable clevis type and shall conform to MSS
SP-69 Type 1. Hangers shall be Anvil
International Fig. 260, Fig. 260 ISS or the
approved equal of Carpenter & Paterson, Inc,
Hilti, Inc, or Cooper B-Line, Inc.

3. Hangers for uninsulated horizontal copper tubing

one inch and smaller, supported from above shall
be of malleable iron with copper finish,
adjustable ring type, complying with MSS SP-69
Type 6, or with MSS SP 69 Type 15 if with
Turnbuckle Adjuster. Hangers shall be Anvil
International Fig. CT-109 for adjustable ring type
and Fig.114 for Turnbuckle Adjuster, or the
approved equal of Carpenter & Paterson, Inc,
Hilti, Inc, or Cooper B-Line, Inc.

4. Hangers for uninsulated horizontal copper tubing

larger than one inch shall be of carbon steel with
copper finish adjustable clevis type, complying
with MSS SP 69 Type 1. Hangers shall be Anvil
International Fig. CT-65 or the approved equal of
Carpenter & Paterson, Inc, Hilti, Inc, or Cooper
B-Line, Inc.

5. Support for horizontal pipe runs on roof shall be

heavy-duty pipe rollers. Rollers assembly shall
consist of galvanized steel channel track,
galvanized steel fittings, washers and nuts,
painted cast iron roller and locking devices to
maintain pipe location. Assembly shall allow both
vertical and horizontal adjustment. Heavy-duty
pipe roller support shall be with integral base
plate and shall be of the Pate Company, Custom
Curb Inc. (Eastern Plant), Miro Industries, Cooper
B-Line, Inc. or Portable Pipe Hangers. The support
for the gas piping installed horizontally on the
roof shall be anchored or secured to the concrete
deck. The base plate of the pipe roller support

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shall be secured to the concrete deck using

stainless steel anchors. A 12" galvanized steel
with integral base plate or a pipe support base
made of polycarbonate plastic with bored holes for
securing same to the concrete decking are
acceptable

6. Supports for vertical piping and copper tubing

shall be double bolt riser clamps, complying with
MSS SP 69 Type 8 with each end having equal
bearing on the building structure located as
hereinafter specified. Supports shall be Anvil
International Fig. 261 for steel pipe and Fig. CT-
121 for copper tubing or the approved equal of
Carpenter & Paterson, Inc, Hilti, Inc or Cooper B-
Line, Inc. If piping is insulated, riser clamp
shall be placed under insulation.

7. Where piping is run near the floor and is

supported from the floor, such supports except as
otherwise noted shall be of pipe standards with
base flange and adjustable top yoke complying with
MSS-SP-69 Type 38. Support shall be similar to
Carpenter & Paterson, Inc Figure 247 or the
approved equal of Anvil International, Hilti, Inc
or Cooper B-Line, Inc.

8. Storm drainage leader piping running exposed along

the outside face of building wall shall be
supported by offset pipe clamp of carbon steel;
Anvil International Fig. 103 or the approved equal
of Carpenter & Paterson, Inc, Hilti Inc or Cooper
B-Line, Inc.

9. Trapeze type hangers shall be made of 2"x2"x1/4"

carbon steel angle iron with drilled holes and
1/2" hangers rods. In lieu of an angle iron, a
strut assembly may also be used for the trapeze
kind of hanger support.

10. Bracing for cast iron No-Hub vertical piping (all

sizes) and horizontal piping 6" and larger shall
be made up of riser clamps, clevis hangers or two
four bolt cast iron socket clamps Anvil
International Fig. 595 with cast iron socket clamp
washers, Anvil International Fig. 594, or the
1

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approved equal of Carpenter & Paterson, Inc,

Hilti, Inc or Cooper B-Line, Inc.
Refer to "No-Hub Pipe BRACING" Detail

11. Sway bracing for horizontal No-Hub cast iron

piping shall be made up of double bolt riser
clamp, complying with MSS SP 69 Type 8, galvanized
steel 12" long shields, conforming to MSS SP 69
2
Type 40, and 1" x 1/8" steel plate. Riser clamp
shall be Anvil International Fig. 261 and shields
shall be Anvil International Fig. 167 or the
approved equal of Carpenter & Paterson, Inc, or
Hilti, Inc. or Cooper B-Line, Inc.
Refer to "SWAY BRACING" Detail.

12. At all points of support, a galvanized steel

shield shall be provided between the hanger and
pipe insulation complying with MSS SP 69 Type 40.
Shields shall be Anvil International Fig. 167,
Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. Figure 265P or the
approved equal of Hilti, Inc or Cooper B-Line,
Inc.

B. Expansion bolts for use in existing and new reinforced

concrete slabs shall be as follows:

1. “Trubolt” as manufactured by ITW Ramset/Red Head

2. "Kwik Bolts" as manufactured by Hilti, Inc.

3. “Power Stud” as manufactured by Powers Fasteners,

Inc.

C. Inserts for use in new conventional reinforced poured

concrete slabs shall be as follows:

1. Insert No. 650 made by Carpenter & Paterson Inc.

2. Insert Fig. 281 made by ITT Anvil International.

3. Insert No. 100 made by C. H. Leibfried Mfg. Corp.

4. Insert No. 96900 Series made by Hilti, Inc.

5. Insert No. B2500 and N2500 Series made by Cooper

B-Line, Inc.

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D. Inserts for use in new composite metal decks shall be

as follows:

Inserts shall be “Bang-It” steel deck insert as

manufactured by Powers Fasteners or HCI-MD Cast-In
Anchor for Metal Deck as manufactured by Hilti, Inc.

Metal Deck ceiling bolts (T-bars), Carpenter &

Paterson, Fig. 143 may be used in lieu of the above
specified deck inserts with the approval of the
Engineer of Record.

E. Fasteners, as required, shall be as follows:

1. Lag screws or Long screws.

2. Long Expansion bolts

3. Bolts and nuts

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Supports shall be adequate to securely support the

piping and its contents, to prevent vibration and to
provide proper allowance for expansion and contraction
of the piping.

B. All piping running close to or on walls shall be

supported by means of hanger suspended from heavy angle
iron wall brackets. No wall hooks will be permitted.

C. Hanger rods shall be of ample size to support the pipe

and its contents and shall have machine cut American
Standard V-threads. At a minimum hanger rod size
shall be the same as that recommended by the hanger
manufacturer for each sized hanger. Hangers shall be
recessed to approved beam clamps, concrete inserts,
steel plates or other approved devices. Expansion
shields and bolts shall not be used in the ceilings of
cinder concrete, but may be used where the shields and
bolts are horizontal.

D. Where more than two pipes run parallel, the Contractor

may install trapeze type hangers, constructed of 2" x

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2" x 1/4" angle iron or channel strut “ kindorph” and

1/2" hanger rods. Provide holes in the trapeze angle
iron as required to accommodate rods for the
individual supports. Burning of holes in angle
supports is not acceptable. Provide individual
supports for piping, where necessary to provide proper
pitch. Trapeze type hanger when used with uninsulated
copper tubing shall have copper finish. Spacing of
trapeze type hangers shall be as required by the
smallest size pipe/tube supported by trapeze hanger.

E. At all points of support of insulated piping and tubing

a galvanized metal shield shall be installed between
the hanger and pipe insulation. The use of the
galvanized metal shield shall be eliminated if the
Anvil Fig 260 ISS is utilized. Installation of Anvil
Fig 260 ISS: position the pipe on the saddle, notch
section of the insulation to fit around the saddle,
square cut the adjoining insulation section and butt
the mating end to the notched section, finish taping
according to standard methods, No galvanized metal
shield is required.

F. No piping shall be supported from other pipes,

ductwork, electric conduit, hung ceiling, cinder
concrete or work of other trades.

G. When support method is not shown on Drawings, pipes

laid underground shall be firmly bedded on solid
ground under the body of the pipe. Where suitable
bearing cannot be obtained because the ground has been
disturbed by excavating, or for any other reason, the
pipe shall be supported by concrete piers or by
approved brackets secured to the walls. Piers and/or
steel brackets shall be installed at not more that 5'-
0" intervals. New piping passing under cinder
concrete areas shall be supported by hangers secured
by means of beam clamps fastened to existing floor
beams. Where pipe support spacing is excessive
between existing steel, beam clamps shall be fastened
to structural members that are installed by this
Contractor and approved by the Authority. Removed
fireproofing around beams shall be replaced to
original condition.

H. Overhead horizontal drains, vents, supply or other

piping shall be supported by adjustable wrought iron,

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steel or malleable iron hangers. Double locknuts

shall be installed all hangers. The metal decks shall
not be used for support of piping or equipment.

I. Intervals of supports for horizontal piping shall be as

follows:

1. Hub and Spigot Cast iron soil and vent pipe - At

5' intervals and 18" behind each hub or joint.

2. No-Hub Cast iron soil and vent pipe: - At 5'

intervals and within 12" of each joint.

3. Threaded pipe (1¼” or less) - At 8' intervals

4. Threaded pipe (1½” or over) - At 12' intervals

5. Copper tubing (1¼” in. or less) - At 6' intervals

6. Copper tubing (1½” in. or over). At 10' intervals

7. Other Materials--As required for structural

stability, service and as further stipulated in
specifications and Drawings.

J. Intervals of supports for vertical piping shall be as

follows:

1. All Cast iron soil and vent pipe: At base and at

each story height, but in no case at intervals
greater than 20'.

2. Threaded pipe: At every other story height, but in

no case at intervals greater than 25'.

3. Copper tubing (Hard Temper): At each story height.

4. Other materials: As for structural stability and

service.

5. Cast iron storm drainage leader piping exposed

along outside face of building wall: At base and
at 5' intervals and 18" behind each hub or joint.

K. Inserts and Expansion Bolts

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1. Piping and equipment, hung from ceilings shall be

properly supported from the ceiling slabs by means
of required number of inserts. Provide inserts
before the pouring of the slabs and expansion
bolts after concrete is placed and completely
cured.

2. Inserts for new conventional reinforced poured

concrete slabs shall be designed for insertion of
heavy nuts suitable for screwing up to and
including 3/4" rods. Inserts shall not be primed.
Install inserts so that hangers will appear true
and uniform. Install inserts before the pouring of
the concrete.

3. For composite metal deck, consisting of metal deck

and conventional poured reinforced concrete, steel
deck inserts or Metal deck ceiling bolts (T-bars)
shall be used. Steel deck inserts shall be of a
type that is supported by the concrete slab and
not by the metal deck. Inserts size shall conform
to the size of the hanger rod. Install inserts
before the pouring of the concrete.

4. Expansion bolts shall be installed in snug fitting

smoothly drilled holes in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
Expansion bolts shall be installed so that the
load acts on the bolts in shear and withdrawal.
Expansion bolts shall be carefully located in
order to eliminate the risk of damage to concrete,
steel reinforcement, and other embedded items.
Install in concrete after concrete is placed and
completely cured.

5. The Contractor shall take every precaution to

furnish and set all sleeves, wood boxes or other
devices that are required for proper installation
of his work, before concrete is poured.

The Contractor is responsible for coordination

with other trades and maintaining location of
sleeves and inserts during concrete pour.

L. Methods of Fastening: The following rule, except where

otherwise specified, shall be observed throughout the
entire work: Where fastenings are made to wood, use

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long screws or lag screw; to brickwork, cement, stone

and marble, approved long expansion bolts; to fire-
proof block work, approved toggle bolts, and to iron
work, approved bolts and nuts. The use of wood plugs
and nailing will not be permitted. Sundries used in
connection with galvanized iron shall be galvanized.
Those in connection with brass work shall be of brass,
finished to match the connecting work.

M. Cleaning, painting and installation of hangers and

supports shall be done before the application of
fireproofing material. All hanger and support
assemblies in their entirety shall be rust proofed and
painted. For material and method of painting, refer to
Section 09900 - Painting.

N. Gas piping installed on the roof: The support shall be

anchored or secured to the concrete deck.

3.02 NO-HUB PIPING - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Sway bracing shall be provided at changes in direction

greater than 45° for pipe sizes 4” and larger.

B. On horizontal piping, additional hangers shall be

provided at each horizontal branch connection.

C. Horizontal piping 6" and larger shall be braced to

prevent joint separation.

D. Vertical piping shall be braced at each joint to assure

maintaining alignment.

E. Vertical piping shall be secured at base of stack to

building structure with socket clamp and rods or
1 trapeze hangers.
Refer to "No-Hub Pipe Bracing (for vertical piping)
Detail".

END OF SECTION

Notes to Specifiers (Delete from Specifications)

1. When No-Hub piping is specified include the stated details

on Contract Drawings.

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2. New York City plumbing code PC. 308.6 Sway bracing. Rigid
support sway bracing shall be provided at changes in
direction greater than 45 degrees for pipe sizes 4 inches and
larger.

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LIST OF SUBMITTALS

SUBMITTAL DATE SUBMITTED DATE APPROVED

Product Data:

1. Pipe hangers _____________ _____________

2. Expansion bolts _____________ ______________

3. Inserts ______________ ______________

Shop Drawings: ______________ _____________

1. Method of Supports

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