MSS SP-58-2002 Historical

SCOPE

1.1 This standard establishes the material, design, fabrication, and inspection criteria to be used in the manufacture of standard types of pipe hanger components.

1.2 This Standard Practice establishes the allowable tensile stress and design criteria for materials used in the design of hanger assemblies.

1.3 This Standard Practice also establishes minimum design load ratings for rigid pipe hanger assemblies (see Table 1).

1.4 This Standard Practice includes design criteria for springs and design characteristics for spring hangers.

1.5 Where applicable, design and manufacture of these products must also conform to Codes and Standards, such as:
ASME B31 Codes for Pressure Piping,
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes,
UL203 Standard for Pipe Hanger Equipment for Fire Protection Service,
Factory Mutual FM 1951/1952/1953 Approval Standard for Pipe Hanger Components for Automatic Sprinkler Systems,
Local Building Codes. See more