Support Spacing

 

Pipe Size (Nom.)

Sch. 40 Pipe

Water-Filled(a)

Conduit GRC(b)

  Pipe Size (Nom.)

Sch. 40 Pipe

Water-Filled(a)

Conduit GRC(b)

Single Pier

Trapeze(d)

Single Pier

Trapeze(d)

 

Single Pier

Trapeze(d)

Single Pier

Trapeze(d)

3/8" 7' 7' N/A N/A   21/2" 11' 11' 16' 16'
1/2" 7' 7' 10' 10'   3" 12' 12' 13('c) 20'
3/4" 7' 7' 10' 10'   31/2" 13' 13' 11'(c) 20'
1" 7' 7' 12' 12'   4" 12'(c) 14' 9'(c) 20'
11/4" 7' 7' 14' 14'   5" 8'(c) 16' 6'(c) 20'
11/2" 9' 9' 14' 14'   6" 6'(c) 17' 4'(c) 20'
2" 10' 10' 16' 16'   8" 4'(c) 19' N/A N/A
 

Note:

(a) Based on ANSI/MSS SP-69, 2003 Edition, Table 3.

(b) Based on 2002 NEC, Table 344.30(B)(2).

(c) Spacing limited to roof base allowed load of 200 lbs. (5 psi on roof).

(d) Spacing may be limited by maximum allowed weight on trapeze to 400 lbs.