Section SPS 327.46 - Piping(1) PIPE SIZES AND ARRANGEMENT. All steam and hot water supply and return piping, air-line piping and auxiliary equipment shall be of appropriate sizes, elevations and arrangements to accomplish the calculated results without stress or other detriment. Note: The sizes of pipe to be used for mains and risers may be selected from the ASHRAE Guide and Data Book, published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers; or the manuals published by the Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers or the Mechanical Contractors Association of America.
(2) EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION. The piping for the heating system shall be equipped with anchors, expansion swings, or joints, supports and similar devices to relieve stress and strain caused by temperature change of the pipe material.(3) PIPE INSULATION. Unguarded steam, hot water supply and return piping shall be covered with insulating material where the pipes pass through occupied areas and the surface temperature exceeds 180 degrees Fahrenheit.(4) STEAM AND HOT WATER PIPES. No pipe carrying hot water or steam at a surface temperature exceeding 250 degrees Fahrenheit shall be placed within one inch of any combustible material, pass through a combustible floor, ceiling, or partition unless the pipe is protected by a metal sleeve one inch larger in diameter than the pipe or with approved pipe covering.(5) BALANCING. Balancing cocks shall be provided in each circuit of a hot water distribution system.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 327.46
Adopted by, EmR1703: emerg. cr., eff. 2-6-17; CR 17-017: cr. Register March 2018 No. 747, eff. 4/1/2018