SECTION 4 – SYSTEM INSTALLATION
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FM 3010715 Manual P/N: 06-215 (Rev G) Revision Date: January, 2010
4.4 PIPING AND FITTING MATERIALS
Piping materials must conform to the requirements as outlined in NFPA 2001, latest edition. The thickness of the
piping wall shall be calculated in accordance with ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code based on a minimum piping
design pressure of 500 psig (34.4 bar) at 70°F (21°C).
CAUTION: Cast iron pipe, steel pipe conforming to ASTM A120, or nonmetallic pipe shall not be used.
The following piping materials and configurations are acceptable:
Schedule 40 Threaded
Schedule 40 Welded
Schedule 40 Grooved
Schedule 80 Threaded
Schedule 80 Welded
The following piping types and grades are acceptable for pipe configurations utilizing threaded, welded or grooved
end connections:
NPS A-53B A-53A
Pipe Pipe Wall Grade: A-106C A-106B A-53B A-106A A-53A A-53F
Schedule Size Thickness Type: Seamless Seamless ERW Seamless ERW Furnace
40 3/8 .091 X X X X X X
1/2 .109 X X X X X X
3/4 .113 X X X X X X
1 .133 X X X X X X
1-1/4 .140 X X X X X X
1-1/2 .145 X X X X X X
2 .154 X X X X X X
2-1/2 .203 X X X X X X
3 .216 X X X X X X
4 .237 X X X X X X
5 .258 X X X X X X
6 .280 X X X X X X
8 .322 X X X X X -
80 3/8 .126 X X X X X X
1/2 .147 X X X X X X
3/4 .154 X X X X X X
1 .179 X X X X X X
1-1/4 .191 X X X X X X
1-1/2 .200 X X X X X X
2 .218 X X X X X X
2-1/2 .276 X X X X X X
3 .300 X X X X X X
4 .337 X X X X X X
5 .375 X X X X X X
6 .432 X X X X X X
8 .500 X X X X X X