METHODS OF STATEMENT FOR PIPES & FITTINGS

PIPES & FITTINGS INSTALLATION :

1. Piping Systems Installation - Common Requirements
A. General: Install piping as described below, except where system Sections specify otherwise.
B. General Locations and Arrangements: Drawings (plans, schematics, and diagrams) indicate
general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were
used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design
considerations. Install piping as indicated, except where deviations to layout are approved on
shop and co-ordination drawings.
C. Install vertical piping plumb.
D. Install components having pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure.
E. Install piping in concealed interior and exterior locations except in equipment rooms and
service areas.
F. Install piping free of sags and bends.
I. Install exposed interior and exterior piping at right angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal
runs are prohibited, except where indicated.
J. Install piping close to slabs beams joists, columns, walls, and other building elements. Allow
sufficient space above removable ceiling panels to allow for ceiling panel removal.
K. Install piping to allow application of insulation plus 1-inch (25mm) clearance around insulation.
L. Locate groups of pipes parallel to each other, spaced to permit valve servicing.
M. Leave adequate clearance between pipes and adjacent pipes, walls, ceilings and columns for
making joints properly, easy installation and removal of valves and accessories and proper
installation of insulation and individual pipe hangers and supports.

N . Install concealed piping to permit easy accessibility for maintenance and repair, particularly of
valves, vents, drains and other accessories.

O. Use eccentric reducers where appropriate to avoid air pockets, with flat of reducer on top on
water piping to permit proper venting of system.
P. Install piping to permit free expansion and contraction without damage to piping or structure.
Provide adequate offsets and changes of direction to accomplish this and on long runs provide
expansion loops.
Q. Where pipe loops or changes in direction cannot be employed to absorb thermal movement
provide expansion joints. Where expansion joints are used, give consideration to anchoring and
guiding pipes for controlled expansion and contraction. Follow instructions of manufacturer.
R. Do not paint, cover or enclose piping until it is tested, inspected and approved.
S. Provide pipe unions or flanges at adequate intervals in piping to permit easy disassembly, and
at connections to equipment, near valves, controls, strainers and other accessories requiring
removal.
T. Make changes in direction and size, branching and jointing of pipes with regular pipe fittings.
Do not bend pipe.
U. Do not use field fabricated fittings, bushings, close nipples and street elbows.

V. Wet Piping Systems (Water and Steam): Install dielectric coupling and nipple fittings to connect
piping materials of dissimilar metals.
W. Join pipes and fittings of the different materials specified as described below. Remove scale,
slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly.

2. Piping Connections to Equipment

A. Make connections to moving equipment through flexible connections. Provide shut-off valves
on both sides of equipment. Make any reductions in pipe size at equipment connections with all
pipe accessories and piping specialities remaining same size as pipe runs.

B. Arrange piping connections to equipment such as to permit easy removal of equipment without
disturbing piping and without interference with the piping.
C. Except as otherwise indicated, make piping connections as specified below.
1. Install unions in piping 50 mm and smaller adjacent to each valve and at final connection to
each piece of equipment having a 50 mm or smaller threaded pipe connection.
2. Install flanges in piping 65 mm and larger adjacent to flanged valves and at final connection
to each piece of equipment having flanged pipe connection.

5. Steel Pipe Joints

A. Joints in black steel pipes 50-mm diameter and under to be threaded and in pipes over 50-mm
diameter to be welded. Use flanged joints where required.
B. Joints in galvanized steel pipes of all sizes to be threaded. Do not use black fittings on
galvanized pipes. Use flanged joints where required.
C. Threaded Joints Thread pipe to British Standard Taper Pipe Thread. Cut threads full and clean
using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full inside diameter.
Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

1. Cut pipes square and to exact length with a hacksaw.

2. Ream cut ends of pipes and tubes with a special tool to full inside diameter and remove
burrs.
3. Bevel cut plain ends of steel pipe.
4. Note the internal length of threads in fittings or valve ends, and proximity of internal seat or
wall, to determine how far pipe should be threaded into joint.
5. Apply Teflon tape or thread compound to external pipe threads.
6. Align threads at point of assembly.
7. Make up threaded joints tight close to shoulder of male thread.
8. Tighten joint with wrench. Apply wrench to valve end into which pipe is being threaded.
9. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings having threads that are corroded or

damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds.
E. Flanged Joints: Execute flanged joints as follows:
1. Align flange surfaces parallel and perfectly square with pipe.
2. Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application.
3. Install gasket concentric pos.
4. by sequencing bolt tightening to make initial contact of flanges and gaskets as flat and
parallel as possible.
5. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads.
6. Tighten bolts gradually and uniformly using torque wrench.

7. Executive Grooved Pipes Joints

A Heads
Fire Lock Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
B Assembly
1 Pipe ends shall be clean and free from indentations, projections and roll marks in the area
from pipe end to groove for proper gasket sealing.
2 The gasket style and elastomeric material (grade) shall be verified as suitable for the
intended service as specified.
3 All grooved components (couplings, fittings, valves, gaskets, bolts and nuts) shall be of one
manufacturer.

8. CLEANING
A. Clean equipment, materials and piping on inside and outside from loose mill scale, blisters,
sand, plaster, paint droppings, dirt, oil, grease, labels and all foreign matter.
B. Wire brush piping on outside before painting or covering.
C. Clean water systems after completing each section by flushing pipes, fittings, valves and
accessories internally with clean water.
D. Clean air or gas systems after completing each section by blowing pipes, fittings, valves and
accessories internally with compressed air.
9. Ross-Over Platforms or Bridges and Stairs
A. Provide cross-over platforms or bridges and stairs for crossing piping on roof in co-ordination
with the architect and structural Engineer.
B. Layout and construction to meet the intent of protecting the piping from being stepped on or
leaned against. Cross-overs shall not be attached to piping.