SECTION 23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC DUCTWORK, PIPING, AND EQUIPMENT PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. Scope: 1. CONTRACTOR shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals as shown, specified and required to furnish and install hangers and supports complete with required appurtenances for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment. 2. The Work shall comply with vibration, seismic, and wind control requirements in Section 40 05 96, Vibration, Seismic, and Wind Controls. B. Coordination: 1. Review installation procedures under this and other Sections and coordinate the installation of items that must be installed with, or before, the hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment Work. 2. Notify other Contractors in advance of the installation of hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment to provide other contractors with sufficient time for the installation of items included in their contracts that must be installed with, or before, the hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment Work. C. Related Sections: 1. Section 03 60 00, Grouting. 2. Section 05 05 33, Anchor Systems. 3. Section 05 12 00, Structural Steel Framing. 4. Section 40 05 96, Vibration, Seismic, and Wind Controls. 1.2 REFERENCES A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI). 1. ANSI B1.1 – Unified Inch Screw Threads (ASME B1.1). B. American Society of Civil ENGINEERS (ASCE). 1. ASCE 7 – Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 1. ASTM A36/A36M – Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel. 2. ASTM A47/A47M – Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings. 3. ASTM A123/A123M – Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products. 4. ASTM A153/A153M – Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware. 00266443.0000 23 05 29-1 5. ASTM A307 – Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength. 6. ASTM A575 – Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades. 7. ASTM A668/A688M – Standard Specification for Steel Forgings, Carbon and Alloy, for General Industrial Use. D. American Welding Society (AWS). 1. AWS B2.1 – Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification. E. Federal Specifications (FS). 1. FS WW-H-171 – Hangers and Supports, Pipe. F. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS). 1. MSS SP 58 – Pipe Hangers and Supports-Materials, Design and Manufacture. 2. MSS SP 69 – Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and Application. G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 1. NFPA 90A – Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems. H. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning CONTRACTORS National Association (SMACNA). 1. HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible. 2. Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems. 3. Thermoset FRP Duct Construction Manual. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Qualifications: 1. Manufacturer: a. Minimum of five years of experience producing substantially similar equipment and able to show evidence of at least five installations in satisfactory operation for at least five years. 2. Professional Engineer: a. Engage a registered professional engineer legally qualified to practice in New York State and experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. b. Submit qualifications data. c. Responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to: 1) Carefully reviewing system performance and design criteria stated in the Contract Documents. 2) Preparing written requests for clarifications or interpretations of performance or design criteria for submittal to ENGINEER by CONTRACTOR. 3) Preparing or supervising the preparation of design calculations and related drawings, Shop Drawings, testing plan development, test-result 00266443.0000 23 05 29-2 interpretation and a comprehensive engineering analysis verifying compliance of the system with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 4) Signing and sealing all calculations and design drawings, and Shop Drawings. 5) Certifying that: a) it has performed the design of the system in accordance with the performance and design criteria stated in the Contract Documents, and b) the said design conforms to all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules and regulations, and to the prevailing standards of practice. 3. Installer: a. Engage an experienced installer to perform the work of this Section who has specialized in installing hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment similar to that required for this Project and who is acceptable to manufacturer. b. Submit name and qualifications to ENGINEER along with the following information on a minimum of three successful projects: 1) Names and telephone numbers of owners, architects or engineers responsible for projects. 2) Approximate contract cost of the hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment. 3) Amount of area installed. 4. Welding: a. Qualify processes and operators in accordance with AWS B2.1 as appropriate for material to be welded. b. Provide certification that operators employed on or to be employed for the Work have satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests within previous 12 months. Ensure that all certifications are current. B. Component Supply and Compatibility: 1. Obtain all equipment included in this Section regardless of the component manufacturer from a single hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment manufacturer. 2. Require the hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment manufacturer to review and approve or to prepare all Shop Drawings and other submittals for all components furnished under this Section. 3. All components shall be specifically constructed for the specified service conditions and shall be integrated into the overall equipment assembly by the hangers and supports for HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment manufacturer. C. Regulatory Requirements: 1. International Building Code (IBC). 2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 3. Local and State Building Codes and Ordinances. 00266443.0000 23 05 29-3 4. Permits: CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for all required permits, fees and inspections. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Action Submittals: Submit the following: 1. Shop Drawings: a. Drawings showing fabrication methods, assembly, accessories, and installation details. b. Setting drawings, templates, and directions for the installation of anchor bolts and other anchorages. c. Drawings showing floor supported components and installation arrangement. 2. Product Data: a. Manufacturer’s literature, illustrations, specifications, weight, dimensions, required clearances, materials of construction, and performance data for all equipment. b. Complete component list. c. Detailed description of each component. d. Catalog cut sheets for each component. e. Deviations from Contract Documents. Any exceptions to the Contract Documents must be clearly defined. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any additional expenses that may occur due to any exception made. f. Other technical data related to specified material and equipment as requested by ENGINEER. 3. Delegated Design Submittals: a. 1/4-inch scale HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment layouts, dimensioned to show length of runs, with all expansion joints, alignment guides, anchors and appurtenances required for proper control of HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment forces. The drawings shall include all forces acting on the HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment and the corresponding reactions of the compensation and anchor devices provided. b. All drawings, design calculations, and a letter indicating that the hanger and support systems have been properly designed shall be signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer legally qualified to practice in New York State. B. Informational Submittals: Submit the following: 1. Certificates: a. Independent certification reports. 2. Manufacturer Instructions: a. Instructions and recommendations for handling, storing, protecting the equipment. b. Installation Data. 3. Source Quality Control Submittals: a. Factory test reports. 4. Qualifications Statements: a. Manufacturer, when requested by ENGINEER. 00266443.0000 23 05 29-4 b. Professional engineer, when requested by ENGINEER. c. Installer, when requested by ENGINEER. d. Welding, when requested by ENGINEER. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Packing, Shipping, Handling and Unloading: 1. Deliver materials to the Site to ensure uninterrupted progress of the Work. 2. Deliver anchor bolts and anchorage devices, which are to be embedded in cast-in-place concrete, in ample time to prevent delay of that Work. 3. Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations for rigging of equipment. B. Storage and Protection: 1. Store materials to permit easy access for inspection and identification. Keep all material off the ground, using pallets, platforms, or other supports. Protect steel members and packaged materials from corrosion and deterioration. 2. Store all equipment in covered storage off the ground and prevent condensation and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for long-term storage. C. Acceptance at Site: 1. All boxes, crates and packages shall be inspected by CONTRACTOR upon delivery to the Site. CONTRACTOR shall notify ENGINEER, in writing, if any loss or damage exists to equipment or components. Replace lost equipment or components and repair damage to new condition, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE A. Design Criteria: 1. Designs generally accepted as exemplifying good engineering practice and using stock or production parts shall be utilized wherever possible. 2. Accurate weight balance calculations shall be made to determine the required force at each hanger and support location and the weight load at each force concentration point. 3. Hangers and supports shall be capable of supporting and restraining HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment in all conditions of operation. They shall allow free expansion and contraction, and prevent excessive stress resulting from transferred weight being induced into the HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment. 4. Hangers and supports shall be designed so that they cannot become disengaged by movements of the supported HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment. 5. Rod length shall be limited to a maximum length of eight linear feet. 00266443.0000 23 05 29-5 6. HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment that cannot be hung by rod and hanger, except where chain supports are specified to be provided with equipment, arrangement shall be floor or wall supported. 7. All structural components shall be designed based on static and dynamic loads imposed by the supported HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment and shall include a safety factor of 2 for the yield strength. Minimum angle sizes shall be 2-inch x 2-inch x1/4-inch. 8. Load ratings, materials and installation shall be consistent with the recommendations from the latest edition of MSS SP 58, MSS SP 69, and FS WW-H-171. 9. Hanger and support design calculations for all HVAC ductwork, piping, and equipment shall be signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer legally qualified to practice in New York State. 2.2 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturer: Provide product of one of the following: 1. Erico International Corporation. 2. Anvil International. 3. Or equal. 2.3 DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION A. Materials: 1. Hangers, supports, restraints, and appurtenances located in wet or corrosive areas shall be Type 316 stainless steel. 2. Hangers, supports, restraints, and appurtenances located in dusty areas shall be hot dipped galvanized steel in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M and ASTM A153/A153M. 3. Steel used for the support of uninsulated copper piping or plastic piping shall be PVC coated. B. Components of hangers and supports shall conform to the following: 1. Bolts: ASTM A307, Grade A, unless otherwise specified below. 2. Forgings: ASTM A668/A688M. 3. Malleable Iron: ASTM A47/A47M. 4. Rods and Bars: ASTM A575. 5. Threads: Unified Screw Threads, Class 2A and 2B, ANSI B1.1. 6. Structural Steel: ASTM A36/A36M. C. Hanger Attachments: The following types of attachments shall be considered acceptable: 1. Adjustable Steel Clevis: FS WW-H-171E, Type 1. 2. Steel Double Bolt Pipe Clamp: FS WW-H-171E, Type 3. 3. Steel Pipe Clamp: FS WW-H-171E, Type 4. 4. Adjustable Swivel Pipe Ring: FS WW-H-171E, Type 6. 5. Adjustable Steel Band Hanger: FS WW-H-171E, Type 7. 6. Riser Clamp: FS WW-H-171E, Type 8. 00266443.0000 23 05 29-6 7. Light-Duty Clevis Hanger: FS WW-H-171E, Type 12. 8. Long Clips: FS WW-H-171E, Type 26. 9. Offset J-Hooks: FS WW-H-171E, Type 27. 10. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle: FS WW-H-171E, Type 40A. 11. Insulation Protection Shield: FS WW-H-171E, Type 41. 12. Pipe Saddle Support: FS WW-H-171E, Type 37. 13. Pipe Stanchion Saddle: FS WW-H-171E, Type 38. 14. Pipe Saddle Support with Base: FS WW-H-171E, Type 36. 15. Adjustable Roller Hanger: FS WW-H-171E, Type 42. D. Structural Attachments: The following types of attachments shall be considered acceptable: 1. Side Beam Clamp: FS WW-H-171E, Type 20. 2. Center I-Beam Clamp: FS WW-H-171E, Type 21. 3. Welded Steel Bracket: FS WW-H-171E, Types 32 and 33. 4. Side Beam Bracket: FS WW-H-171E, Type 35. E. Hanger Rod Attachments: Use as required to complete assembly: 1. Forged Steel Clevis: FS WW-H-171E, Type 14. 2. Adjustable Turnbuckle: FS WW-H-171E, Type 15. 3. Forged Steel Welders Eye Nut: FS WW-H-171E, Type 17. F. Concrete anchorage shall be provided in accordance with Section 05 05 33, Anchor Systems. G. Structural steel shall be provided in accordance with Section 05 12 00, Structural Steel Framing. H. Miscellaneous metal fabrications shall be provided in accordance with Section 05 50 13, Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications. 2.4 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Shop Tests: 1. Equipment shall be completely manufactured and pre-assembled in accordance with Reference Standards. Perform the following tests and inspections at factory before shipment: a. Tested and inspected for approval as a unit by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., UL Label or equal. b. Factory test equipment to ensure that the entire package has been properly fabricated and assembled, that the package meets the specified performance requirements including manufacturer’s data report. 00266443.0000 23 05 29-7 PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTION A. Examine conditions under which materials and equipment will be installed and notify ENGINEER in writing of conditions detrimental to proper and timely completion of the Work. Do not proceed with the Work until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected. B. Take field measurements where required prior to installation to ensure proper fitting of Work. 3.2 INSTALLATION A. General: 1. Install the equipment in accordance with the Contract Documents and by manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Obtain written interpretation from ENGINEER in the event of conflict between manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations and the Contract Documents. 2. Install in accordance with Laws and Regulations. 3. Do not modify structures to facilitate installation of equipment, unless approved in writing by ENGINEER. 4. Installation to conform to requirements of all local and state codes. B. Ductwork: 1. The construction and installation of hangers and supports for ductwork shall conform to the recommendations given in the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards. 2. Hanger rods shall have threaded ends. 3. All ductwork shall be supported from trapeze type hangers. No sheet metal duct hangers or straps will be allowed. 4. A pair of rods shall be provided at each duct support point. C. Piping: 1. Insulated pipes with vapor barriers shall have an insulation protection shield conforming to FS WW-H-171E, Type 41 tack-welded to hanger. 2. Insulated pipes without vapor barriers shall have a steel protection saddle conforming to FS WW-H-171E, Type 40A. 3. All uninsulated copper piping shall be supported by plastic coated steel pipe attachments. 4. All piping shall be braced as required, to prevent sway in any direction. 5. All insulated piping 3-inch diameter and larger shall be supported by roller hangers conforming to FS WW-H-171E, Type 42. 6. Additional supports shall be placed immediately adjacent to any change in direction. 7. Supports for Vertical Piping: 00266443.0000 23 05 29-8 a. Provide riser clamp placed under hub, fitting or coupling with approved solid bearing on steel sleeve at each floor level. b. Where riser clamps are used with plastic piping they shall be modified so as not to exert any compressive forces on the pipe. c. Support spacing shall not exceed code requirements. 8. Allow clearances for expansion and contraction of piping. D. Anchorages and Base Plates: 1. Provide anchorages in new or existing concrete, as applicable, in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s recommendations and the Contract Documents. Install anchors in accordance with Section 05 05 33, Anchor Systems. 2. Where used, pour concrete bases up to one inch below equipment baseplate or support leg as applicable. Base with equipment mounted shall then be accurately shimmed to grade and spaces between filled with non-shrink grout in accordance with Section 03 60 00, Grouting. After grout has reached its initial set, exposed edges shall be neatly cut back 1/2 inch. 3.3 ADJUSTING A. Adjust all equipment for proper settings. 3.4 CLEANING A. Thoroughly clean all equipment and accessories prior to installation. B. Remove all dirt, rust, dust, etc. from equipment and accessories after installation. C. Remove and dispose of all debris and waste from the Site resulting from installation. 3.5 SCHEDULES A. Hangers and Supports for Ductwork: 1. Spacing: a. Ductwork shall be supported at distances not exceeding the spacing specified below: 1) Metal Ductwork: a) Maximum Spacing: 10 feet. 2) Flexible and Other Factory-Made Ductwork (such as FRP): a) Maximum Spacing: In accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 2. Hanger Rod Sizes: a. Hanger rods shall be sized based on static and dynamic loads imposed by the supported ductwork and shall include a safety factor of 2 for the yield strength. b. Rod load shall not exceed rod manufacturer’s recommended capacity. B. Hangers and Supports for Piping: 1. Spacing: 00266443.0000 23 05 29-9 a. Piping shall be supported at distances not exceeding the spacing specified below or in accordance with MSS SP 69: 1) Copper Pipe: a) Maximum Horizontal Spacing: 6 feet. b) Maximum Vertical Spacing: 10 feet. 2) Steel Pipe: a) Maximum Horizontal Spacing: 12 feet. b) Maximum Vertical Spacing: 15 feet. 2. Hanger Rod Sizes: a. Hanger rods shall be sized based on static and dynamic loads imposed by the supported piping and shall include a safety factor of 2 for the yield strength. b. Rod load shall not exceed rod manufacturer’s recommended capacity. C. Hangers and Supports for HVAC Equipment: 1. Provide spacing and hanger rod sizes in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s installation instructions. + + END OF SECTION + + 00266443.0000 23 05 29-10