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Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

(OP)
I have a situation where a contractor has a pipe hanger hanging off of one sprinkler line to support a lower branch. I have looked through NFPA13 and I don't see this being disallowed. It seems like bad practice to me and something that would not be allowed. Can anyone reference the code that forbids this?

Thanks in advance!

RE: Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

No.


9.2.1.3.1
Unless the requirements of 9.2.1.3.3 apply, sprinkler piping shall be substantially supported from the building structure, which must support the added load of the water-filled pipe plus a minimum of 250 lb (114 kg) applied at the point of hanging, except where permitted by 9.2.1.1.2, 9.2.1.3.3, and 9.2.1.4.1.

A sprinkler pipe is not part of the building structure.

RE: Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

(OP)
Thanks!

RE: Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

This also gets into the listing of the component.
The one ring is designed to support just the weight of the pipe it is attached to. It does not include any added...

R/
Matt

RE: Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

(OP)
...forgot to respond to MatthewJWillis. Thanks as well!

RE: Is using sprinkler piping to support sprinkler piping ok?

Although you apparently have your answer, in addition to a requirement similar to that provided by PEDARRIN2, AS2118.1 specifically also provides:

7.9.9.2 Hoisting
Sprinkler pipes shall not be used for hoisting or supporting other services nor shall articles be hung from them.

Perhaps there is a similar requirement in your codes.


Although: this is not my background, and I guess it was not the intent; however "other services" could be interpreted otherwise.


Regards,
Lyle

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