Framing-Affixed Supports (Carriers) for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures

AN A MERICAN NA TIONAL S T AND ARD

ASME A112.6.2-2017

[Revision of ASME A112.6.2-2000 (R2010)]

ASME A112.6.2-2017

[Revision of ASME A112.6.2-2000 (R2010)]

Framing-Affixed

Supports (Carriers) for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures

AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Date of Issuance: December 19, 2017

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CONTENTS

Foreword iv

Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Correspondence With the A112 Committee vi

FOREWORD

In 1990, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) was solicited to develop a standard for carriers that are used in frame construction. At the time, a standard existed for the evaluation of floor-affixed carriers and supports that are typically installed in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings with concrete floors. The standard for floor- affixed carriers and supports is ASME A112.6.1M.

This Standard complements ASME A112.6.1M. Some of the specifications and tests are similar and appropriately referenced in this Standard. However, due to differences in assembly of these framing-affixed products from the floor-affixed products, some criteria are different.

The basis for this Standard was an Interim Guide Criteria document prepared by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

ASME A112.6.2-2017 was approved as an American National Standard on November 1, 2017.

ASME A112 COMMITTEE

Standardization of Plumbing Materials and Equipment

(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS

W. M. Smith, Chair

S. Rawalpindiwala, Vice Chair

A. L. Guzman Rodriguez, Secretary

STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

R. K. Adler, City of San Jose

J. A. Ballanco, JB Engineering and Code Consulting

J. E. Bertrand, Moen, Inc.

A. Bonlender, Bradley Corp.

R. Burnham, Zurn Industries, LLC

M. Campos, ICC Evaluation Service, LLC

W. E. Chapin, Professional Code Consulting, LLC

A. Ciechanowski, NSF International

P. V. DeMarco, IAPMO

N. E. Dickey, CSA Group

G. S. Duren, Code Compliance, Inc.

R. Emmerson, Consultant

R. L. George, Plumb-Tech Design and Consulting Services, LLC

A. L. Guzman Rodriguez, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

G. W. Harrison, Consultant

L. M. Himmelblau, Chicago Faucet Co.

J. M. Koeller, Koeller and Co.

C. J. Lagan, American Standard

J. W. Lauer, Sloan Valve Co.

W. Levan, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

D. Marbry, Fluidmaster, Inc.

R. Mata, CSA Group

D. Orton, NSF International

S. Rawalpindiwala, Kohler Co.

S. A. Remedios, Remedios Consulting, LLC

M. Sigler, Plumbing Manufacturers International

G. L. Simmons, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry

W. M. Smith, American Society of Plumbing Engineers

D. Viola, IAPMO

J. C. Watson, Elkay Manufacturing

M. Weiss, Plumbing & Drainage Institute

W. C. Whitehead, Whitehead Consulting Services

F. Difolco, Alternate, CSA Group

D. Gleiberman, Alternate, Sloan Valve Co.

1. N. Gross, Alternate, IAPMO

2. Liang, Alternate, CSA Group

M. Malatesta, Alternate, American Standard

C. McLeod, Alternate, Kohler Co.

L. A. Mercer, Alternate, IAPMO

W. B. Morris, Alternate, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry

S. L. Cavanaugh, Contributing Member, Cavanaugh Consulting

C. L. Jahrling, Contributing Member, ASSE International

N. M. Kummerlen, Contributing Member, Consultant

A112 PROJECT TEAM 6.2 — WALL-AFFIXED SUPPORT

L. M. Himmelblau, Chair, Chicago Faucet Co.

W. T. Ball, WCM Industries

A. Bird, Canplas Industries, Ltd.

A. Bonlender, Bradley Corp.

M. Campos, ICC Evaluation Service, LLC

R. L. George, Plumb-Tech Design and Consulting Services, LLC

1. J. Lagan, American Standard

2. Marbry, Fluidmaster, Inc.

S. J. McDanal, Smith Industries, Inc.

A. I. Murra, Consultant

K. Thompson, IAPMO

W. C. Whitehead, Whitehead Consulting Services

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ASME A112.6.2-2017

FRAMING-AFFIXED SUPPORTS (CARRIERS) FOR OFF-THE-FLOOR PLUMBING FIXTURES

1. GENERAL

   1. Scope

      This Standard covers framing-affixed supports (i.e., carriers), with or without concealed tanks, including combination carriers and fittings, for off-the-floor plumbing fixtures (i.e., water closets, urinals, bidets, lava- tories, and sinks). This Standard specifies definitions, materials, general requirements, strength and deflection requirements, and marking requirements. It is not intended to limit the use of other materials and designs that comply with the requirements of this Standard.

      
      

   2. Units of Measurement

      SI units are the units of record in Canada. In this Standard, the inch/pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each measurement system are equivalent in application; however, each system is to be used independently. Combining values from the two measurement systems can result in nonconformance with this Standard. All references to gallons are in U.S. gallons.

      
      

   3. References

      The following documents form a part of this Standard to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition shall apply.

      
      

      ASME A112.6.1M, Floor-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for Public Use

      ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, Ceramic plumbing fixtures ASME A112.19.5/CSA B45.15, Flush valves and spuds for

      water closets, urinals, and tanks

      ASSE 1002/ASME A112.1002/CSA B125.12, Anti-siphon

      fill valves for water closet tanks

      ASSE 1037/ASME A112.1037/CSA B125.37, Performance

      requirements for pressurized flushing devices for plumbing fixtures

      Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990 (www.asme.org)

      CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124, Plastic plumbing fixtures Publisher: Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178

      Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M9W 1R3, Canada (www.csagroup.org)

      IAPMO PS 50, Flush Valves with Dual Flush Device for Water Closets or Water Closet Tank with an Integral Flush Valves with a Dual Flush Device

      Publisher: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), 4755 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761 (www.iapmo.org)

      
      

   4. Definitions

      A number of special terms that are specific to the carriers covered by this Standard are defined in this section. For additional terms pertinent to support and carrier nomenclature, see ASME A112.6.1M.

      carrier: a concealed structural support.

      combination carrier and fitting: an assembly for supporting off-the-floor fixtures, which includes a struc- tural support, waste-fitting components, and a flushing device. See Figure 1.

      off-the-floor fixture: a plumbing fixture, located adjacent to a wall, which has no visible contact with the floor in front of the wall.

      structural support: a concealed support for an off-the-floor fixture, intended to be affixed to the structural portion of a wall.

      NOTE: Structural portion of a wall includes wood and steel wall framing, concrete blocks, and poured concrete.

      
      

2. MATERIALS

   1. Carriers

      Materials used in supports and carrier assemblies shall be made of materials that comply with the material re- quirements specified in ASME A112.6.1M.

      
      

   2. Waste Fittings

      Waste fittings shall be made of cast iron, bronze, plastic, or other materials suitable for the intended applications and comply with the requirements of this Standard.

      
      

3. REQUIREMENTS

   1. General

3.1.1 Carriers. Carriers for off-the-floor plumbing fixtures shall consist of, at a minimum, the following:

(a) the (plumbing) fixture support