How to Fix Pipes in a Building

A pipe is used to convey liquids or gases into or outclear of any adjacent surfaces. The same clearance
of the building. The types are mainly P.V.C pipes orshould be given from one tube to another. It also
mild steel pipes. They are located inside walls, ceilings,important to allow for expansion and contraction of
ducts, or exposed on the wall surfaces. The liquid topipes. Precautions should be taken against any arising
be conveyed determines the size and type of tubingforces are no transmitted to the adjacent surfaces.
to be used. When fixing, connections to the mainValves and operational equipment should be easily
supply and the utility feeding point are done. It isreachable to control the use of the pipe. this is
important to follow instructions of the manufacturerimportant for all fluid carrying pipes.
when joining pipes.Sleeves in piping are provide where they are passing
When fixing pipes on ceilings, roofs or roof structuresthrough walls, solid floors or concrete structures.
it should be done with mild steel hangers. TheseThese allow movement of the tubes through this
should be cut and pinned to the building structures.structures. When cutting, it is important to use a
Where more tubes are placed together, they are inhacksaw or other cutting material. This should not
positions that leave the lower surfaces at the sameinjure the tube. It also should not reduce the
horizontal level. The support shall be arranged at equaldiameter or form beads or feathers that restrict the
intervals over the whole pipe length. The pipeflow of fluids. Before joining pipes, they must secured
diameter determines how far supports shall be placed.properly. Ensure all formed bends retain the original
They should be maximum three feet.diameter.
Once pipes are installed, insulation is done at one inch