MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL PIPE SUPPORT SPACING FOR STEEL DISTRIBUTION PIPING

PIPE SIZE

(INCHES)

SPACING

(FEET)

1

7

1 1/4

7

1 1/2

9

2

10

2 1/2

11

3

12

3 1/2

13

4

14

5

16

6

17

8

19

10

22

12

23

14

25

16

27

18

28

20

30

24

32

30

33

NOTES TO THE DESIGNER:

These spacings are maximums for horizontal, straight runs. More closely spaced supports must be provided for bends and risers and at equipment.

 Source: U.S. Army TM 5-810-17.

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