scope:

This Standard Practice establishes an industry accepted basis for Manufacturers, Engineers, Erectors, Purchasers, Inspectors, Draftsmen, and others involved in the Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, Inspection, and Installation of pipe hangers and supports and their components for piping systems of all service temperatures.

This Standard Practice establishes the minimum requirements for materials, allowable stresses, product design, testing, and load ratings for pipe hanger and support assemblies for standard and unique pipe hangers and supports.

This Standard Practice establishes the inspection criteria for the manufacture and installation of pipe hangers and supports.

This Standard Practice establishes the required procedures for packing, marking, shipping, receiving, and storage of pipe hangers and supports.

This Standard Practice establishes the minimum requirements for pipe hanger and support assembly drawings.

This Standard Practice establishes the field practices for installation, adjustment, testing, and inspection of pipe hangers and supports.

This Standard Practice establishes the terminology and identification of pipe hangers and supports, along with recommended contractual relationship structures.