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AS 2118.91995
Australian Standard
Automatic fire sprinkler systems
Part 9: Piping support and

installation
This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee FP/4, Standard Sprinkler

Installations. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on
13 March 1995 and published on 5 July 1995.
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Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Chamber of Manufactures
Australian Construction Services, Department of Administrative Services
Australian Fire Authorities Council
Australian Fire Protection Association
Australian Water and Sewerage Authorities

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CSIRODivision of Building, Construction and Engineering
Fire Protection Industry Association of Australia
Institution of Engineers Australia
Insurance Council of Australia
Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Victoria
Melbourne Water
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AS 2118.91995
Australian Standard

Part 9: Piping support and
installation
PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

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AS 2118.9 1995
PREFACE
This Australian Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New
Zealand Committee on Automatic Sprinkler Installations, to supersede in part
AS 2118 1988, SAA Code for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
This Standard is the result of a consensus among representatives on the joint committee to
produce it as an Australian Standard.
The revisions to AS 2118 include Standards Australias requirements to keep product and
installation Standards separate. When complete the series will comprise:
AS
2118
4118

Part 1:
Standard
Part 2:
Wall wetting sprinklers (Drenchers)
Part 3:
Deluge
Part 4:
Residential
Part 5:
Domestic
Part 6:
Combined sprinkler and hydrant
Part 9:
Piping support and installation
Part 10: Approval documentation
Fire
Part
Part
Part
Part
Part
Part
Part
Part
Part
sprinkler systems
1.1: Components Sprinklers and sprayers
1.2: Components Alarm valves (wet)
1.3: Components Water motor alarms
1.4: Components Valve monitors
1.5: Components Deluge and pre-action valves
1.6: Components Stop valves and non-return valves
1.7: Components Alarm valves (dry)
1.8: Components Pressure reducing valves
1.9: Components Accelerators and exhausters
Part 2.1: Piping General
Originated as part of AS CA16 1939 (endorsement

of Seventh Edit ion of FOC Rules).
Previous editi on AS 2118 1982.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2118.9 1995.
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CONTENTS
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SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS . . .
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . .
1.4 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 2 SUPPORT OF SPRINKLER PIPING

2.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 CORROSION PROTECTION OF PIPE SUPPORTS . . . . . . .
2.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPE SUPPORT COMPONENTS . . .
2.5 FIXING OF PIPE SUPPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.6 SPACING OF SUPPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.7 LOCATION OF SUPPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8 VERIFICATION OF DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 3 INSTALLATION GENERAL

3.1 PIPE AND PIPE FITTING SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 HYDRAULIC TEST PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 EMBEDDING OF PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 CORROSION PROTECTION OF PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 PROTECTION OF PIPING AGAINST MECHANICAL DAMAGE . . .
3.6 FACILITIES FOR FLUSHING PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 PROHIBITED USE OF PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.8 SLOPE OF PIPES FOR DRAINAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.9 LOW LEVEL DRAINAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.10 PIPE SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.11 SPACING OF BRACKETS AND CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 4 INSTALLATIONSTEEL PIPING

4.1 PIPE AND PIPE FITTING SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 PIPE JOINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SECTION 5 INSTALLATIONLIGHTWALL STEEL PIPING
5.1 PIPE AND PIPE FITTING SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 PIPE JOINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SECTION 6 INSTALLATIONCOPPER PIPING
6.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 PIPE JOINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3 PIPE BENDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SECTION 7 INSTALLATIONPLASTIC PIPING
7.1 PIPE AND PIPE FITTING SPECIFICATION . . . . .
7.2 PIPE AND FITTINGSJOINTING . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3 CORROSION PROTECTION OF PIPING . . . . . . .
7.4 PIPE SIZES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Australian Standard
Part 9: Piping support and installation
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G E NE R A L
1.1 SCOPE This Standard specifies requirements for the support and installation of
piping for fire sprinkler systems.
1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS Any alternative materials, designs,

methods of assembly, and procedures that do not comply with specific requirements of
this Standard, or are not mentioned in it, but that give equivalent results to those specified
are not necessarily prohibited. The specified approval remains the prerogative of the
regulatory authority.
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this
Standard:
AS
1074
Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service
1167
Welding and brazing Filler metals
1281
Cement mortar lining of steel pipes and fittings
1432
Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications
1516
The cement mortar lining of pipelines in situ
1530
1530.4
Methods of fire tests on building materials, components and structures

Part 4: Fire-resistance test of elements of building construction
1538
Cold-formed Steel Structures Code
1579
Arc welded steel pipes and fittings for water and gas
1650
Hot-dipped galvanized coatings on ferrous articles
1674
Safety in welding and allied processes
1834
1834.1
1834.2
Material for soldering

Part 1: Solder alloys
Part 2: Flux-cored solders
1873
1873.1
1873.3
1873.4
Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools

Part 1: Selection, operation and maintenance
Part 3: Charges
Part 4: Fasteners
2118
2118.1
2118.4
2118.5

Part 1: Standard
Part 4: Residential
Part 5: Domestic
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AS
2484
2484.1
2484.2
Fire Glossary of terms

Part 1: Fire tests
Part 2: Fire protection and firefighting equipment
2544
Grey iron pressure pipes and fittings
3500
3500.0
3500.1
National Plumbing and Drainage Code

Part 0: Glossary of terms
Part 1: Water supply
3688
Water supply Copper and copper alloy body compression and capillary
fittings and threaded end connectors
4041
Pressure piping
4118
4118.2.1
Fire sprinkler systems

Part 2.1: Piping General
1.4 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in
AS 2118.1, AS 2484.1, AS 2484.2, AS 3500.0 and those below, apply.
1.4.1 Lightwall pipe a mild steel pipe with a nominal wall thickness less than that of
medium wall thickness as specified in AS 1074.
1.4.2 Pressed locked fitting a formed steel pipe fitting designed to ensure water
tightness by means of synthetic, rubber o-ring seals. Mechanical compression of the
entire circumference of the fitting against the pipe forms a permanent engagement of the
pipe and fitting.
1.4.3 Regulatory authority a Minister of the Crown, a government department, or
other public authority having power to issue regulations, order, or other instructions in
respect of any subject covered by this Standard.
1.4.4 Roll grooved fitting a formed ductile iron cast fitting designed to ensure
watertightness by means of synthetic rubber gaskets. The fitting housing is in two sections
and fully encloses the gasket when assembled. The housing engages around the full
circumference of the roll grooved pipe end and is assembled using nuts and bolts ensuring
engagement of the pipe and fitting.
1.4.5 Slotted key locked fittings a formed ductile iron cast fitting designed to ensure
watertightness by means of synthetic rubber o-ring seals. The pipe when inserted into
the fitting is mechanically held in place by a locking key. The locking key, when driven
through the slotted keyway fitting, deforms the pipe surface. The locking key can be
removed to demount and re-assemble the fitting.
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S UP P O R T O F
P I P I N G
S P R I N K L E R
2.1 GENERAL When a pipe support system is being designed for a fire sprinkler
system, consideration shall be given to the correct location of pipe supports and to
(a)
the stresses and loads which may be imposed on the support system from all
external causes including differential movement of the building structure and all
internal causes including pressure reactions;
(b)
the transmission of vibration from the building to the piping and from the piping to
the building;
(c)
the effect a corrosive atmosphere may have on the materials used; and
(d)
the isolation of the pipe from the support when unlike materials are used.
2.2 DESIGN
requirements:
Pipe supports shall comply with one or more of the following
(a)
They shall be designed, in accordance with AS 1538 or an equivalent Standard, to

support twice the load due to water-filled piping plus a load of 115 kg at each point
of support.
(b)
They shall comply with the requirements of Clause 2.4.
(c)
For domestic sprinkler installation they shall comply with the requirements of
AS 3500.1.
(d)
They shall be capable of supporting the appropriate test load shown in Table 2.8.1.
2.3 CORROSION PROTECTION OF PIPE SUPPORTS Sprinkler piping supports

installed in an aggressive environment shall be suitably protected against corrosion.
NOTE: In bleach, dye and textile print works, paper mills, tanneries and in other premises
where there are corrosive conditions, pipe supports should be thoroughly cleaned and protected
by suitable means, e.g. two coats of good quality, bituminous paint, one coat being applied
before and one after installation. Although this treatment will materially lengthen the effective
life of the pipes, it will probably be found necessary to renew the coatings from time to time at
intervals from one year to five years according to the severity of the conditions. As an
alternative to the above treatment, galvanized pipe supports may be used.
2.4
2.4.1
REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPE SUPPORT COMPONENTS (see Figure 2.4.1)

Hook bolts
The following requirements apply to the use of hook bolts:
(a)
Hook bolts shall be used for clamping down purposes only.
(b)
Hook bolts shall not be threaded along their full length.
(c)
Hook bolts shall not be used for piping exceeding 80 mm nominal internal diameter.
(d)
Hook bolts shall conform to the following dimensions:

millimetres
Nominal pipe size
Minimum nominal
diameter of material
50
>50 80
10
NOTE: The arms of hook bolts shall be located on alternate sides along a length of pipe.
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U-bolts clamping down Shall conform to the following dimensions:

millimetres
Nominal pipe size
Minimum nominal
50
2.4.3
>50 150
10
>150 250
12
>250 350
15
U-bolts clamping up and rods
Shall conform to the following dimensions:

millimetres
Nominal pipe size
Minimum nominal
50
2.4.4
U-hangers (clips)
>50 150
12
>150 250
15
>250 350
20
Shall conform to the following dimensions:

millimetres
Nominal size of
material
Nominal pipe size

40
1.6 25
>40 65
3 25
>65 150
6 30
2.4.5 Cantilever type supports, saddle brackets, girder or beam clamps

designed in accordance with Clause 2.2(a).
2.4.6 Pipe bands
requirements
(a)
Shall be fabricated from material complying with the following
for non-corrosive atmospheres as follows:

millimetres
(b)
Shall be
Nominal pipe size
Minimum material
thickness
100
>100
For corrosive atmospheres not less than 3 mm thick.
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2.4.7
Pipe support beams (trapeze bar)
Pipe support beams shall
(a)
be fabricated from material with section modulus equal to or greater than those
calculated from the sections detailed below; or
(b)
using mild steel angle, conform to the following dimensions:

millimetres
Nominal size of material
Nominal pipe size
Max. span 2 m
Max. span 3 m
40
40 40 6
65 40 6
>40 65
65 40 6
75 50 6
>65 150
100 65 8
100 75 8
NOTE: Where unequal angle is used, the longer arms shall be vertical.
2.5
FIXING OF PIPE SUPPORTS
2.5.1 General Sprinkler piping may be supported from the building structure, provided
that the structure is capable of supporting the load. Where sprinklers are located below
ducts, the piping may be supported from the duct supports, provided that these have
sufficient strength to support the combined design load.
Sprinkler piping shall be supported independently of ceiling sheathing and any associated
suspension system.
2.5.2 Fixing to concrete, brick or masonry Wooden plugs or plugs of plastic material
shall not be used for fixing pipe supports to concrete, brick or masonry. Explosive
powered fasteners (see AS 1873), through-bolts, expanding metal fasteners, or bolts or
screws set in concrete may be used in this type of construction for fixing pipe supports.
The fixing shall be capable of supporting the design load as required in Clause 2.2(a).
2.5.3 Fixing to timber Acceptable methods of fixing to timber are wood screws, drive
screws, coach screws and coach bolts. Nails shall not be used for fixing pipe supports to
timber.
The following requirements shall apply:
(a)
Wood screws shall not be hammer driven.
(b)
Drive screws shall not be used for securing upwards.
(c)
Wood screws or drive screws shall not be used for fixing piping exceeding 50 mm
nominal diameter.
(d)
The fixing shall be capable of supporting the design load specified in Clause 2.2(a).
(e)
Coach bolts and coach screws shall conform to the following minimum dimensions:
millimetres
Nominal diameter of
coach bolt or coach screw
Nominal length of
coach screw
50
>50 150
12
75
>150 200
15
75
Nominal pipe size

50
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2.5.4 Fixing to steel Explosive-powered fasteners may be used for fixing pipe supports
to steel provided that the steel is not less than 5 mm thick. The fixing shall be capable of
supporting the design load as required in Clause 2.2(a).
2.6 SPACING OF SUPPORTS The distance between supports for horizontal and
vertical sprinkler piping shall be in accordance with Table 2.6.1.
In certain types of construction, in which the minimum spacing required cannot be
achieved by supporting pipes from main structural members, provision shall be made to
support the centre of the span. A typical method is shown in Figure 2.5.1.
TABLE
2.6.1
MAXIMUM SPACING OF PIPE SUPPORTS

Maximum spacing of brackets and clips, m
Nominal pipe size

(DN)
2.7
Plastic
Copper and
lightwall steel
Galvanized steel
and ductile iron
Horizontal
Vertical
20
22
25
1.50
2.00
4.00
4.00
0.70
0.70
0.75
1.40
1.40
1.50
32
40
50
2.50
2.50
3.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.85
0.90
1.05
1.70
1.80
2.10
63
65
75
3.00
5.00
1.10
1.20
1.30
2.20
2.40
2.60
80
90
100
4.00
4.00
4.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.35
1.40
1.50
2.70
2.80
3.00
110
125
140
150
4.00
4.00
6.00
6.00
1.50
1.70
1.70
2.00
3.00
3.40
3.40
4.00
LOCATION OF SUPPORTS
2.7.1 General Pipe supports shall be located such that they do not obstruct the
distribution of water from any sprinkler head.
2.7.2 Change of direction A support shall be located not further than 1 m from any
change of direction in the piping, e.g. bend or elbow.
2.7.3 Range pipes Range pipes exceeding 500 mm in length shall have at least one
support. The first support on any range pipe shall be not more than 2 m from the
distribution pipe or riser (drop). The distance from the last support to the end of a range
pipe shall not exceed the following:
(a)
For pipes 25 mm nominal diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 m
(b)
For pipes >25 mm nominal diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 m
2.7.4 Distribution pipes The first support on any distribution pipe shall be not more
than 2 m from the connection to the main distribution pipe. The distance from the last
support to the end of any distribution pipe shall not exceed 1 m.
2.7.5 Main distribution pipes The distance from the last support to the end of any
horizontal main distribution pipe shall not exceed 1 m.
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2.7.6 Risers Main vertical pipes rising (or dropping) from the installation valves, or
for linking the piping between levels, shall be supported directly from the structure or by
supports on horizontal branch piping from the riser not more than 300 mm from the riser.
2.8
VERIFICATION OF DESIGN
2.8.1 General Supports which comply with Clause 2.2(b) shall be deemed to meet the
requirements for sprinkler piping support systems.
NOTE: Where the support system is designed in accordance with Clause 2.2(a), details of the
pipe supports proposed may be required by the regulatory authority for approval. Where details
submitted are considered to be inadequate, the regulatory authority may require a verification
test, as specified in Clause 2.8.2.
2.8.2 Verification test Where a verification test is required, pipe supports shall be
capable of withstanding the following test without failure.
The appropriate load from Table 2.8.1 shall be applied without shock for a period not less
than 30 s.
NOTE: This test is not intended for application in situ. If applied in situ, appropriate safety
precautions must be taken.
TABLE
2.8.1
VERIFICATION TEST LOADS

Pipe size
mm
Test load (nominal)

kg
50
340
>50 65
385
>65 80
475
>80 100
680
>100 150
1200
>150
1750
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(b) Hook bolt
(c) U-hanger (clip)
(d) Canti lever type support illustr ating two typical applicati ons
FIGURE 2.4.1 (in part) TYPICAL PIPE SUPPORT COMPONENTS

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(e) Gir der or beam clamp
(f ) Saddle bracket, rod and pipe band
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(g) Pipe support beam illustrati ng three typical applicati ons
FIGURE 2.5.1 TYPICAL METHOD OF SUPPORT FOR LONG SPAN

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I N S T AL L A T I O N G E N E R A L
PIPE AND PIPE FITTING SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.1 General All pipes and pipe fittings in an installation shall be new and shall
comply with the relevant Standards listed in Clause 1.3.
3.1.2 Pipes above ground
requirements:
Pipes above ground shall comply with the following
(a)
Section 4 of this Standard for steel.
(b)
Section 5 of this Standard for lightwall steel.
(c)
Section 6 of this Standard for copper.
(d)
Section 7 of this Standard for plastic.
3.1.3 Pipes below ground Pipes below ground shall comply with the relevant
Standards listed in Clause 1.3, subject to the approval of the water supply authority, and
the following:
(a)
Section 4 of this Standard for steel.
(b)
Section 5 of this Standard for lightwall steel.
(c)
Section 6 of this Standard for copper.
(d)
Section 7 of this Standard for plastic.
3.1.4 Protection of underground pipes Underground pipes shall be protected against

corrosion where necessary and shall not be laid in positions where they could be damaged
by vehicular traffic.
3.2 HYDRAULIC TEST PRESSURE All new installations, trunk mains and water
supply connections shall be capable of withstanding, for a period of 2 h, a hydraulic test
pressure of 1.4 MPa, or 400 kPa in excess of the maximum static working pressure,
whichever is the greater.
3.3 EMBEDDING OF PIPING Sprinkler piping shall not be embedded in concrete
floors or any other surfacing material of a building.
NOTE: Embedding of piping is prohibited for two principal reasons
(a) problems of corrosion; and
(b) difficulties in making subsequent alterations to the pipe system.
3.4 CORROSION PROTECTION OF PIPING Sprinkler piping installed in an

aggressive environment shall be suitably protected against corrosion.
NOTE: In bleach, dye and textile print works, paper mills, tanneries and in other premises
where corrosive conditions exist, piping should be thoroughly cleaned and protected by suitable
means, e.g. two coats of good quality, bituminous paint, one coat being applied before and one
after erection. Although this treatment will materially lengthen the effective life of the pipes, it
will probably be found necessary to renew the coatings from time to time at intervals from one
year to five years according to the severity of the conditions. As an alternative to the above
treatment
(a) galvanized pipes may be employed, provided that the threaded ends of the pipes are
adequately sealed with a suitable protective coating, e.g. bituminous paint; or
(b) the pipes may be wrapped in a suitable protective tape.
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3.5 PROTECTION OF PIPING AGAINST MECHANICAL DAMAGE Sprinkler

piping shall be protected against mechanical damage.
NOTE: Sprinkler piping should not be erected in locations where it is liable to damage by
forklift trucks and other mobile equipment; in particular, it should not cross gangways where
such equipment is used unless the headroom is in excess of the height of the equipment
concerned. Where it is impracticable to avoid areas subject to such traffic, the piping should be
protected by adequate guards. Where installation valves or risers are situated in such areas, in
addition to guardrails, safety guidelines should be marked out.
3.6 FACILITIES FOR FLUSHING PIPING Where the water supplies include an
automatic pump drawing from a source of non-potable water such as a canal, river or
lake, flushing connections shall be provided at the extremities of distribution pipes.
3.7
PROHIBITED USE OF PIPING
3.7.1 Electrical earth Sprinkler pipes shall not be used as a means of earthing an
electrical installation or as a link in an earthing circuit.
3.7.2 Hoisting Sprinkler pipes shall not be used for hoisting or supporting other
services nor shall articles be hung from them.
3.8 SLOPE OF PIPES FOR DRAINAGE Sprinklers forming part of dry or alternate
wet and dry, and deluge systems shall be so installed that the system can be thoroughly
drained. Range pipes shall have a slope of not less than 4 mm in 1 m, and distribution
pipes shall have a slope not less than 2 mm in 1 m.
NOTE: Piping in all systems including wet systems should be arranged to drain to the
installation drain valve which should be not less than 50 mm in diameter for ordinary and high
hazard systems and not less than 40 mm in diameter for light hazard systems.
3.9 LOW LEVEL DRAINAGE In basements and other areas where sprinkler piping is
below the installation drain valves and in other trapped sections in the systems, auxiliary
drain valves of the following minimum sizes shall be provided:
(a)
For pipes up to 50 mm diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 mm.
(b)
For 65 mm diameter pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mm.
(c)
For pipes larger than 65 mm diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 mm.
3.10 PIPE SIZES Pipe size shall be determined either by full hydraulic calculation, or
partly from precalculated pipe size tables and partly by hydraulic calculations in
accordance with the requirements for the class of hazard.
3.11 SPACING OF BRACKETS AND CLIPS
accordance with Table 2.6.1.
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4.1.2 Pipes above ground Pipes above ground shall be at least equivalent to medium
steel tube complying with the requirements of
(a)
AS 1074; or
(b)
AS 1579, subject to a minimum thickness of 4.76 mm; or
(c)
AS 4041.
Pipes above ground and downstream of the main control valve shall be at least equivalent
to medium grade black steel in accordance with the requirements of the foregoing
paragraph.
4.1.3 Pipes below ground Pipes below ground shall comply with the relevant
Standards listed in Clause 1.3, subject to the approval of the water supply authority.
Cast iron pipes and fittings complying with AS 1724 and AS 2544 shall be coated and
cement mortar lined in accordance with AS 1281 or AS 1516.
Pipes complying with AS 1074 and AS 1579 shall be subject to a minimum wall thickness
of 5.3 mm.
4.2
PIPE JOINTING
4.2.1 Welded joints Only pipes of 50 DN or greater may be jointed by welding unless
the joints are fabricated, welded and inspected in the workshop.
On-site welding operations shall be avoided as far as possible, but if unavoidable they
shall be carried out in accordance with AS 1674.
NOTE: Where galvanized pipe on the supply side of the main control valve is welded, the water
supply authority may require the galvanized finish to be made good.
4.2.2 Roll grooved fittings Pipes may be joined by roll grooved fittings as defined in
Clause 1.4.4.
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comply with the relevant Standards listed in Clause 1.3 and with the requirements and
limitations stipulated in the listing criteria.
5.1.2 Pipes above ground Pipes with a nominal wall thickness of less than 2.0 mm
may only be installed above ground and downstream of any main control or isolating
valve.
Where lightwall pipes installed above ground are required by other Standards, water
authorities, or are in corrosive environments, they shall be galvanized and the galvanizing
shall comply with the requirements of AS 1650.
5.1.3 Pipes below ground All lightwall pipe installed below ground shall be hotdipped galvanized in accordance with the requirements of AS 4118.2.1.
All fittings for installation below ground shall be hot-dipped galvanized in accordance
with the requirements of AS 1650.
Where pipe and fittings are installed below ground and additional protection is required it
shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of AS 4118.2.1.
5.2
PIPE JOINTING
5.2.1 Welded joints The fabrication of lightwall steel pipes shall be limited by the
requirements of AS 4118.2.1, Section 3.
5.2.2 Fittings and other pipe joining methods Only fittings and mechanical pipe
joining methods complying with the requirements of AS 4118.2.1 shall be used.
5.2.3 Fittings Fittings shall be dimensionally compatible with the pipe and shall only
be used with a pipe for which they were specifically designed, approved and listed.
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6.1 GENERAL All pipes and pipe fittings in an installation shall be new and shall
Copper piping shall be laid in accordance with the requirements of relevant sections of
AS 3500 and shall only be used in wet fire sprinkler systems as defined in AS 2118.1 for
hazard classifications up to OH3 Special, AS 2118.4 and AS 2118.5.
6.1.1 Pipes above ground Copper piping above ground shall be at least equivalent to
Type B tube complying with the requirements of AS 1432.
6.1.2 Pipes below ground Copper pipes below ground shall be installed in compliance
with the requirements of AS 3500.1 for the installation of water supplies.
6.2
PIPE JOINTING
6.2.1 Brazing Joints in copper piping, or between copper piping and fittings, shall be
silver brazed, except that solder may be used when the fitting is designed for that purpose.
Silver brazing filler materials shall conform to Types B2, B3 or 4 of AS 1167. Solder
shall be either in tin-antimony or tin-silver to AS 1834.
On-site brazing or soft soldering shall be carried out in accordance with AS 1674.
NOTE: Where dissimilar metals are joined, care must be taken to insulate copper piping to
prevent bimetallic corrosion.
6.2.2 Soft-soldered joints The use of soft-soldered joints is permitted for wet
residential and domestic sprinkler systems and light hazard and ordinary hazard 1
occupancies (see AS 2118 Parts 1, 4 and 5) where piping is concealed within ceiling or
void spaces.
6.2.3 Manipulated joints A manipulated joint is one in which the copper pipe is
deformed to form sockets or branches into which other pipes are connected. The
deformation of the piping to form the joint shall only be effected using the appropriate
tools.
Joints formed in this manner shall only be silver-brazed. Means shall be provided to
prevent the branch pipe from intruding into the bore of the main pipe while maintaining
the joint close contact.
6.2.4 Capillary fittings Capillary fittings shall be manufactured and used in
accordance with AS 3688 with the exception that only the listed solder and brazing
materials are used.
6.2.5 Compression fittings Compression fittings shall be manufactured, using the
dimensions and materials set out in AS 3688.
6.3 PIPE BENDING Copper piping may be bent, provided that there are no kinks,
ripples, distortions, reduction in diameter or any noticeable deviation from round. The
minimum radius of a bend shall be 6 pipe diameters for pipe sizes of 50 DN and smaller
and 5 pipe diameters for pipes of 65 DN and larger.
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7.1.1 General This Section specifies requirements for the use of plastic piping for wet
fire sprinkler systems. Use of plastic piping in fire sprinkler systems is limited to the
following:
(a)
Residential systems to AS 2118.5.
(b)
Domestic systems to AS 2118.4.
(c)
Light Hazard systems to AS 2118.1 and the mechanical, service and related storage
areas of these occupancies that are defined as Ordinary Hazard 1 (OH1).
All pipes and pipe fittings in an installation shall be new and shall comply with the
requirements of AS 4118.2.1 and the requirements and limitations of any listing criteria.
Only straight lengths of pipe are approved for installation according to this Standard, the
use of coiled pipe is not approved.
All fittings designed to take a male metal thread shall incorporate a female metal thread
insert and a metal reinforcing ring to provide a high strength, heavy duty fitting.
Typical installation methods for plastic pipe are shown in Figures 7.1 to 7.6.
7.1.2 Pipe and fittings above ground This Standard assumes that plastic pipe and
fittings will be fully enclosed by walls, ceiling or other closed architectural structures of
the building to be protected.
The only permitted exposure to the room being protected is at the connection to the
sprinkler and only if the configuration has been shown to satisfactorily pass the test in
AS 4118.2.1.
Where plastic pipe is used in non-protected areas of buildings, no pipe or fitting shall
project above ground or pass through any element of the building structure unless it is
adequately protected from structural damage as per Clauses 3.6 and 3.7.
7.1.3 Pipes and fittings below ground Pipes and fittings laid underground shall
comply with the relevant Standards listed in Clause 1.3 subject to the approval of the
water supply authority.
Approved plastic pipe and fittings shall be laid in accordance with the requirements of
AS 3500.1 for water supply installation.
7.1.4 Installation restrictions Plastic pipe and fittings shall not be installed close to
any heat-producing sources such as light fixtures, ballasts, heat ducts and steam pipes,
unless the pipe is derated for such heat sources as indicated in the relevant Standard given
in Clause 7.1.1.
Plastic pipes and fittings shall not be installed in areas where the maximum ambient
temperature exceeds 50C unless performance at higher temperatures is guaranteed by the
manufacturer.
Where thermal expansion or contraction forces are expected due to significant variations
in temperature, these forces shall be allowed for by the installation of sufficient expansion
joints, or by other suitable methods as recommended by the manufacturer.
Where building refurbishing occurs, steps must be taken to properly protect plastic
pipework from fire exposure if the concealment material is temporarily removed.
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7.1.5 Fire rating In accordance with Clause 7.1.2 walls, ceilings or other closed
architectural structures shall have at least an FRL of 30/30/- when tested in accordance
with AS 1530.4.
NOTE: For the purposes of this Standard, 12 mm gypsum wallboard shall be deemed to have an
FRL of 30/30/-.
7.1.6 Pipe storage Most plastic pipes are susceptible to ultraviolet attack when stored
out of doors. Unless specified by the manufacturers as being suitable for continuous
outdoor exposure, plastic pipes shall be stored under cover.
7.2
PIPE AND FITTINGS JOINTING
7.2.1 Jointing Pipework may be joined by either solvent cementing in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions, with screwed or mechanical joints, crimp type fittings or
by heat fusion. If screwed joints are used then the presence of the screw thread must not
reduce the effective wall thickness below that of the pipe.
7.2.2 Threaded connections

connections.
A thread sealant shall be used in making threaded
NOTE: PTFE (Teflon) tape is the recommended sealant and shall be used with all threaded
connections. Some thread pastes contain solvents and may be damaging to plastic pipes. They
are therefore NOT recommended for use with plastic pipes. Maximum tightening torque for
threaded connections should not exceed 35 Nm.
7.3 CORROSION PROTECTION OF PIPING Metallic piping used in conjunction

with plastic sprinkler pipework installed in an aggressive environment shall be suitably
protected against corrosion.
NOTE: Piping should be thoroughly cleaned and protected by suitable means, e.g. two coats of
good quality, bituminous paint, one coat being applied before and one after erection. While this
treatment will effectively lengthen the effective life of the pipes, it will probably be found
necessary to renew the coatings from time to time at intervals from 1 to 5 years according to the
severity of the conditions. As an alternative to the above treatment
(a) galvanized pipes may be used, provided that the threaded ends of the pipes are adequately
sealed with a suitable protective coating, e.g. bituminous paint; or
(b) the pipes may be wrapped in a suitable protective tape.
7.4 PIPE SIZES Pipe sizes shall be determined hydraulically, partly by pre-calculated
pipe size tables and partly by hydraulic calculations in accordance with the requirements
for the class of hazard.
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FIGURE 7.1 TYPICAL SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLATION USING CONCRETE

ANCHOR WITH ADJUSTABLE HANGER AND ROD, FOR RIGID PLASTIC PIPE
FIGURE 7.2
TYPICAL SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLATION USING SADDLE CLAMP

FIXING TO ROOF TRUSSES, FOR RIGID PLASTIC PIPE
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FIGURE 7.3 TYPICAL FIXED CEILING INSTALLATION USING

EARED SPRINKLER FITTINGS, FOR RIGID PLASTIC PIPE
FIGURE 7.4 TYPICAL SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLATION USING

PIPE SUPPORT AND GUIDE/CLAMP FOR RIGID PLASTIC PIPE
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FIGURE 7.5
TYPICAL INSTALLATION USING SADDLE CLIPS,

FOR FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PIPE
FIGURE 7.6 TYPICAL INSTALLATION USING SADDLE CLIPS AND

LATERAL SUPPORTS, FOR FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PIPE
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AS 2118.9-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Piping support and installation

Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002

Automatic fire sprinkler systems

Part 9: Piping support and

This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee FP/4, Standard Sprinkler

The following interests are represented on Committee FP/4:

Australian Water and Sewerage Authorities

Automatic fire sprinkler systems

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Automatic fire sprinkler systems

Part 2.1: Piping General

Originated as part of AS CA16 1939 (endorsement

Copyri ght STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

SECTION 2 SUPPORT OF SPRINKLER PIPING

SECTION 3 INSTALLATION GENERAL

SECTION 4 INSTALLATIONSTEEL PIPING

1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS Any alternative materials, designs,

Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service

Welding and brazing Filler metals

Cement mortar lining of steel pipes and fittings

Copper tubes for plumbing, gasfitting and drainage applications

The cement mortar lining of pipelines in situ

Methods of fire tests on building materials, components and structures

Cold-formed Steel Structures Code

Hot-dipped galvanized coatings on ferrous articles

Safety in welding and allied processes

Material for soldering

Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools

Automatic fire sprinkler systems

Fire Glossary of terms

Grey iron pressure pipes and fittings

National Plumbing and Drainage Code

Fire sprinkler systems

Pipe supports shall comply with one or more of the following

They shall be designed, in accordance with AS 1538 or an equivalent Standard, to

They shall comply with the requirements of Clause 2.4.

2.3 CORROSION PROTECTION OF PIPE SUPPORTS Sprinkler piping supports

REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPE SUPPORT COMPONENTS (see Figure 2.4.1)

The following requirements apply to the use of hook bolts:

Hook bolts shall be used for clamping down purposes only.

Hook bolts shall not be threaded along their full length.

Hook bolts shall conform to the following dimensions:

U-bolts clamping down Shall conform to the following dimensions:

U-bolts clamping up and rods

Shall conform to the following dimensions:

Nominal pipe size

Shall conform to the following dimensions:

Nominal pipe size

2.4.5 Cantilever type supports, saddle brackets, girder or beam clamps

Shall be fabricated from material complying with the following

for non-corrosive atmospheres as follows:

Nominal pipe size

For corrosive atmospheres not less than 3 mm thick.

Pipe support beams (trapeze bar)

Pipe support beams shall

using mild steel angle, conform to the following dimensions:

FIXING OF PIPE SUPPORTS

Wood screws shall not be hammer driven.

Drive screws shall not be used for securing upwards.

Nominal pipe size

MAXIMUM SPACING OF PIPE SUPPORTS

Nominal pipe size

For pipes 25 mm nominal diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 m