Section 8.1.5
Pipe Runs and Fixings
Fitting of pipes shall not adversely affect the stability of the home and be installed to ensure satisfactory operation.
Pipe runs straight and regularly identified.
Timber battens fixed to underside of top joist beam at 600mm centres.
Pipe clips secured to the timber battens.
Ensure clips are used at the very end of each pipe where it penetrates up through the floor to prevent sagging.
Crossing pipework should be separated by lagging.
Insulation or hair felt should be provided where pipework passes through the web of the joist.
All pipework should be supported at junctions.
Pipework fixed to external walls with hair felt backing.
Copper returns provided for baths, showers and towel radiators.
Use a former to ensure pipes are fitted to the correct height and width apart whist making sure they are level.
10mm radiator pipe clipped at 450mm centres fixed on hair felt and metal identification tape.
Proprietary shower back plates should be used for shower feed within stud work.
Back plates also required where taps are fitted centrally to the bath tubs.
Ensure studs are located and spaced correctly to allow for the installation of the back plates.
Identification tape must be provided behind all plastic pipework running though the walls and behind plasterboards.
Protect the pipework running through metal stud using grommets or insulation.
Prevent radiator pipes snagging on blockwork at bay windows.
Drill a hole at the corner and feed pipework though a ducting.
Identification tape must be provided behind all plastic pipework running though the walls.
Finishing provided to back box via face plate once radiator is installed.
Support stool used to hold installed radiator whilst decorating is being carried out.
Pipework to boiler installed as per manufacturers instruction within the Benchmark book.
Boiler condensing pipe must be connected to internal waste pipe to prevent freezing.
Use template when installing the boiler pipework to ensure a neat consistent finish.
Finish pipework with cover once completed.