This specification covers the requirements
for aboveground low-vacuum systems defined for the
purposes of this section as systems at pressures
less than atmospheric and ranging to approximately
100 kilopascal (29.5 inches of mercury), 1.734
kilopascal (0.25144 psi) or 13 millimeter of mercury
29.5 inches of mercury vacuum or the approximately
absolute; 0.25144 pound per square inch, absolute,
13,000 microns of mercury absolute, or 13 torr.
Drawings must completely detail anchors, restraining
guides, sway braces, and shock absorbing provisions
to accommodate reaction forces encountered, as well
as other piping support elements not covered by the
following specifications.
Edit this guide specification for project specific
requirements by adding, deleting, or revising text.
For bracketed items, choose applicable items(s) or
insert appropriate information.
Remove information and requirements not required in
respective project, whether or not brackets are
present.
Comments and suggestions on this guide specification
are welcome and should be directed to the technical
proponent of the specification. A listing of
technical proponents, including their organization
designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.
Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as
a Criteria Change Request (CCR).