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SECTION 15145    HANGERS AND SUPPORTS 
 
PART 1  GENERAL 
  1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTS          15145‐2/10 
  1.2  SUMMARY                15145‐2/10 
1.3  MSS STANDARD COMPLIANCE        15145‐2/10 
1.4  SUBMITTALS                15145‐3/10 
  1.5  QUALITY ASSURANCE         15145‐3/10 
 
PART 2  PRODUCTS                15145‐3/10 
2.1 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS, GENERAL        15145‐4/10 
2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS            15145‐4/10 
2.3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS          15145‐4/10 
 
PART 3  EXECUTION                15145‐5/10 
3.1  HANGER AND SUPPORT APPLICATIONS      15145‐5/10 
3.2  HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION   15145‐5/10 
3.3  SPACING OF PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS    15145‐7/10 
3.4  EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS         15145‐9/10 
3.5  METAL FABRICATION          15145‐9/10 
3.6  ADJUSTING                15145‐9/10 
3.7  PAINTING                15145‐9/10

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SECTION 15145 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

PART 1 - GENERAL
 
 
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including the General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
 
 
1.2 SUMMARY

1.2.1 This Section includes hangers and supports for mechanical systems piping and
equipment.

1.2.2 Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this
Section:

- Division 5 Section "Miscellaneous Metal" for materials for attaching hangers

and supports to building structure.

- Division 15 Section "Vibration Control" for vibration-isolation hangers and

supports.

1.2.3 Approved types of pipe hangers, supports and anchors are shown on the Drawings,
and described in this section. Contractor may provide other types subject to
approval by the Contracting Officer.

1.2.4 Pipe supports and anchors are to be provided following the requirements of this
section and other Division-15 sections irrespective of whether they are indicated on
the Drawings or not.
 
 
1.3 MSS STANDARD COMPLIANCE

1.3.1 Terminology used in this Section is defined in MSS SP-90.

1.3.2 Provide pipe hangers and supports complying with MSS SP-58.

1.3.3 Select and apply pipe hangers and supports complying with MSS SP-69.

1.3.4 Fabricate and install pipe hangers and supports complying with MSS SP-89.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 General: Submit the following according to the Conditions of the Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections.
 
1.4.2 Product data for each type of hanger and support.

1.4.3 Submit pipe hanger and support schedule showing manufacturer's Figure No., size,
location, and features for each required pipe hanger and support.

1.4.4 Welder certificates signed by Contractor certifying that welders comply with
requirements specified under the "Quality Assurance" Article.

1.4.5 Shop drawings for each type of hanger and support, indicating dimensions, weights,
required clearances, and methods of component assembly.

 
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Qualify welding processes and welding operators according to AWS D1.1
"Structural Welding Code--Steel".

1. Certify that each welder has satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests
for welding processes involved and, if pertinent, has undergone
re-certification.

1.5.2 Qualify welding processes and welding operators according to ASME "Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code", Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications".

1.5.3 NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 13 for hangers and supports used as
components of fire protection systems.

1.5.4 UL and FM Compliance: Hangers, supports, and components include listing and
labelling by UL and FM where used for fire protection piping systems.

1.5.5 Listing and Labelling: Provide hangers and supports that are listed and labelled as
defined in NFPA 70, Article 100.

 
PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS - GENERAL

2.1.1 Hangers and supports are to allow adjustment of slope of piping and removal
without dismantling pipes.

2.1.2 Hangers and supports to be designed and tested to sustain load 8 times actual

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supported load.

2.1.3 Hangers and supports to be steel with smooth flat bearing surfaces, to carry weight
of piping and contents without sagging, swaying, vibrating or deforming, and to
allow free movement of pipes due to expansion and contraction without noise or
damage to piping or construction.

2.1.4 Hangers and supports to be complete with all necessary structural steel, rods, bolts,
nuts, turnbuckles and other components.

2.1.5 Select only one type by one manufacturer for each piping service.

2.1.6 Select size of hangers and supports to exactly fit pipe size for bare piping, and to
exactly fit around piping insulation with saddle or shield for insulated piping.

2.1.7 Provide copper-plated hangers and supports for copper-piping systems.

 
2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS

2.2.1 Hangers, Supports, and Components: Factory-fabricated according to MSS SP-58.

1. Components include galvanized coatings where installed for piping and

equipment that will not have a field-applied finish.

2. Pipe attachments include nonmetallic coating for electrolytic protection

where attachments are in direct contact with copper tubing.

2.2.2 Powder-Actuated Drive-Pin Fasteners: Powder-actuated-type, drive-pin

attachments with pull-out and shear capacities appropriate for supported loads and
building materials where used. Fasteners for fire protection systems include UL
listing and FM approval.

2.2.3 Mechanical-Anchor Fasteners: Insert-type attachments with pull-out and shear

capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.
Fasteners for fire protection systems include UL listing and FM approval.

2.3 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

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

2.3.2 Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.10 or ASTM A 183, steel, hex-head, track bolts and
nuts.

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2.3.3 Washers: ASTM F 844, steel, plain, flat washers.

2.3.4 Grout: ASTM C 1107, Grade B, nonshrink, nonmetallic.

1. Characteristics include post-hardening, volume-adjusting, dry,

hydraulic-cement-type grout that is nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous
and is recommended for both interior and exterior applications.

2. Design Mix: 34.5 MPa (5000 psi), 28-day compressive strength.

3. Water: Potable.

4. Packaging: Premixed and factory-packaged.

 
 
PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HANGER AND SUPPORT APPLICATIONS

3.1.1 Specific hanger requirements are specified in the Section specifying the equipment
and systems.

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

3.1.3 Install hangers and supports of same type and style as installed for adjacent similar
piping.

3.1.4 Do not use wire, rope, wood, chain, strap or perforated metal to support piping, and
do not support piping from other piping.
 

3.2 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

3.2.1 General: Comply with MSS SP-69 and SP-89. Install hangers, supports, clamps,
and attachments as required to properly support piping from building structure.
Provide intermediate steel where required to transfer loads to areas of structure
where they can be safely accommodated.

3.2.2 Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of horizontal piping supported together on
field-fabricated, heavy-duty trapeze hangers where possible. Keep pipes in
position with U-bolts. Lines subject to extreme thermal expansion to be free to
slide or roll.

3.2.3 Install supports with maximum spacings complying with MSS SP-69, and the
requirements of this section. Specified maximum spans are for straight runs of
pipe.

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3.2.4 Where pipes of various sizes are supported together by trapeze hangers, space
hangers for smallest pipe size or install intermediate supports for smaller diameter
pipes as specified above for individual pipe hangers. Support vertical pipe risers
independently of adjacent horizontal hangers.

3.2.5 Install building attachments within concrete or to structural steel. Space

attachments within maximum piping span length indicated in MSS SP-69. Install
additional attachments at concentrated loads, including valves, flanges, guides,
strainers, expansion joints, and at changes in direction of piping. Install concrete
inserts before concrete is placed; fasten insert to forms. Install reinforcing bars
through openings at top of inserts.

3.2.6 Install concrete inserts in new construction prior to placing concrete.

3.2.7 Install powder-actuated drive-pin fasteners in concrete after concrete is placed and
completely cured. Install fasteners according to powder-actuated tool
manufacturer's operating manual. Do not use in lightweight concrete slabs or in
concrete slabs less than 100 mm (4") thick.

3.2.8 Install mechanical-anchor fasteners in concrete after concrete is placed and

completely cured. Install according to fastener manufacturer's written instructions.
Do not use in lightweight concrete slabs or in concrete slabs less than 100 mm (4")
thick.

3.2.9 Install hangers and supports complete with necessary inserts, bolts, rods, nuts,
washers, and other accessories.

3.2.10 Heavy-Duty Steel Trapezes: Field-fabricate from ASTM A 36 steel shapes selected
for loads being supported. Weld steel according to AWS D-1.1.

3.2.11 Support fire protection systems piping independent of other piping.

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

3.2.13 Load Distribution: Install hangers and supports so that piping live and dead loading
and stresses from movement will not be transmitted to connected equipment.
Support piping independently of equipment.

3.2.14 Pipe Slopes: Install hangers and supports to provide indicated pipe slopes and so
that maximum pipe deflections allowed by ASME B31.9 "Building Services
Piping" is not exceeded.

3.2.15 Insulated Piping: Protect pipe insulation at hangers and supports from weight or
movement of pipe. Provide firm attachment to pipe. Comply with the following
installation requirements.

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1. Clamps: Attach clamps, including spacers (if any), to piping with clamps
projecting through insulation; do not exceed pipe stresses allowed by
ASME B31.9.

2. Saddles: Install protection saddles MSS Type 39 where insulation without

vapor barrier is indicated. Fill interior voids with segments of insulation
that match adjoining pipe insulation.

3. Shields: Install MSS Type 40, protective shields on cold piping with vapor
barrier. Shields to span an arc of 180 degrees (3.1 rad) and have
dimensions in mm (inches) not less than the following:

 
PIPE SIZE LENGTH THICKNESS 
(mm)  (mm)  (mm) 
 
8 to 90 300 1.22 
100 300 1.52 
125 and 150 450 1.52 
200 to 350 600 1.91 
400 to 600 600 2.67 

4. Pipes 200 mm (8") and Larger: Include wood inserts.

5. Insert Material: Length at least as long as the protective shield.

6. Thermal-Hanger Shields: Install with insulation of same thickness as

piping.
 
3.3 SPACING OF PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

3.3.1 Steel Pipe Supports:

1. Support horizontal steel pipes at intervals not exceeding maximum support

spacing and by hanger rod of minimum size as follows:

PIPE  MAXIMUM SUPPORT MINIMUM SIZE OF 

DIAMETER  SPACING  HANGER ROD 
(mm)  (m)  (mm) 
   
15  1.5 10 
20  1.8 10 
25  2.0 10 
32  2.5 10 
40  2.7 10 
50  3.0 10 
65  3.3 13 
80  3.6 13 

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100  4.2 16 

125  4.8 16 
150  5.2 22 
200  5.8 25 
 
 
2. Support vertical steel pipes at a minimum of every storey height.

3.3.2 Copper Pipe Supports:

1. Support copper pipes at intervals not exceeding maximum support spacing

and by hanger rod of minimum size as follows:

  MAXIMUM SUPPORT SPACING MINIMUM
PIPE DIAMETER HORIZONTAL VERTICAL DIAMETER OF
  PIPES  PIPES  ROD HANGER 
(mm)  (m)  (m)  (mm) 
   
42 and smaller  1.8 1.2  10 
54  3.0 each storey  10 
67  3.0 " 13 
76.1  3.0 " 13 
108‐133  3.0 " 16 
 
2. Line iron supports with felt between pipe and support to prevent
electrolytic corrosion.

3.3.3 PVC Pipe Supports:

1. Support above ground PVC pipes at intervals not exceeding maximum

spacing as follows:

  MAXIMUM SUPPORT SPACING 
PIPE DIAMETER  HORIZONTAL VERTICAL 
PIPES  PIPES 
(mm)  (mm) (mm) 
 
15  600 1200 
20  700 1400 
25  750 1500 
32  800 1600 
40  900 1800 
50  1050 2100 
82  1350 2700 
110  1500 3000 
160  1800 3600 
 
2. Above ground PVC pipes to be well supported but not tightly clipped to
allow freedom of movement except at anchors. Use soft rubber or other
flexible membrane between pipe and clip. Anchor at changes in direction
and at valves. Accommodate thermal movement by expansion joints or

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bellows. Comply with manufacturer's recommendations for above

ground supports.

3. Anchor underground PVC pipes at changes in direction and at valves and

stop ends.
 
 
3.4 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

3.4.1 Fabricate structural steel stands to suspend equipment from structure above or
support equipment above floor.

3.4.2 Grouting: Place grout under supports for equipment, and make a smooth bearing
surface.
 
 
3.5 METAL FABRICATION

3.5.1 Cut, drill, and fit miscellaneous metal fabrications for pipe and equipment supports.

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

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

1. Use materials and methods that minimise 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 that no roughness shows after

finishing, and so that contours of welded surfaces match adjacent contours.
 
 
3.6 ADJUSTING

3.6.1 Hanger Adjustment: Adjust hangers to distribute loads equally on attachments and
to achieve indicated slope of pipe.
 
 
3.7 PAINTING

3.7.1 Touching Up: Clean field welds and abraded areas of shop paint and paint
exposed areas immediately after erection of hangers and supports. Use same
materials as used for shop painting. Comply with SSPC-PA 1 requirements for
touching up field-painted surfaces.
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1. Apply by brush or spray to provide a minimum dry film thickness of

0.05 mm (2.0 mils)

3.7.2 Touching Up: Cleaning and touchup painting of field welds, bolted connections,
and abraded areas of shop paint on miscellaneous metal is specified in Division 9
Section "Painting"

3.7.3 Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and
apply galvanizing-repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780.
 
 
 
END OF SECTION 15145 

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