Pipe Support basics
These two directions require pipe support for both DWV and water supply systems.
What are horizontal and vertical?
These are installed at each floor level to support vertical DWV pipe.
What are riser clamps?
This self-tapping anchor threads directly into concrete without an insert.
What is a Tapcon?
This tool is best for drilling ½” and larger holes in concrete.
What is a rotary hammer drill?
Vertical pipe supports primarily hold up this.
What is the weight of the piping?
This type of structure commonly uses screws and glue to secure pipe hangers.
What is a wood-framed structure?
Tapcons are best suited for this type of work.
What is light-duty work?
The shanks on rotary hammer bits do this depending on brand.
What is vary by manufacturer?
Long horizontal DWV runs must maintain a constant version of this.
What is slope?
This item is commonly used to support copper pipe and fittings.
What are pipe clamps?
This statement about Tapcons is false: once installed, it is _____.
What is permanent?
This tool is NOT ideal for drilling large holes in concrete.
What is a ¼” drill/driver?
One key factor, along with pipe weight and material, used to select pipe hangers.
What is pipe size?
The maximum horizontal spacing for hangers on 2”–8” pipe is this many feet.
What is 12 feet?
These hardware items may be used with concrete anchors.
What are HEX head bolts, machine screws, and HEX nuts?
This piece of PPE protects your lungs when drilling concrete.
What is an N-95 dust mask?
The maximum vertical spacing of pipe hangers can reach this many feet.
What is 10 feet?
These come in many shapes and sizes and are installed in concrete.
What are anchors?
When drilling into concrete, this PPE protects your eyes.
What are safety glasses?
Wearing this group of safety items is best practice when hammer drilling concrete.
What is all of the above?
These supports are required to keep DWV piping properly aligned and functional.
What are horizontal and vertical supports?