Myths about MSS SP-58 Compliance for Building Services Piping (MEP Piping) Installation

We often get the question; “Do cable hangers comply with MSS SP-58 or not?”

The answer is: Yes, you can use cable hangers such as Gripple for your piping and plumbing suspension requirements, as long as they have ICC-ES Certification. Read full report below or click here to download the PDF Version.

1. MSS SP-58 is written around threaded rod hanging methods, and is not a correct standard to evaluate cable hangers.

Cable hangers cannot be judged with MSS SP-58.

2. It is not mandatory for pipe hangers to prove compliance with MSS SP-58.

MSS SP-58 is not a code requirement for Building Services piping. Building Services piping needs to comply with the building codes of the states in which that building is located. All the piping
installation requirements within U.S. state codes are based on International Plumbing Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and International Mechanical Code. None of these codes mandate a compliance
with MSS SP-58 requirements.

3. Compliance with IBC and State building codes is a must, and Gripple hangers meet this requirement through ICC-ES Certification.

National and State code compliance for piping installation can be achieved through two steps:

Make sure to follow pipe support spacing as recommended by your local, state, or U.S. National Building Code.
Make sure that the pipe support hardware you use is compliant with National / State Building Codes.
Gripple Cable Hanger system and Pipe Support system products are reviewed and certified by the Product Evaluation Service of International Code Council (ICC-ES) for compliance with National and State Building Codes. A piping installation made with Gripple products following the National / State Building Code recommended support spacing meets U.S. National and State Building Codes. For more information, contact your local Gripple Territory Manager or Gripple Inc. Technical Department.

Note: Piping installations may have additional code requirements depending on the region of the country where they are being installed. For example, piping installed within Seismic Design Category C through F have seismic bracing requirements. It is the designer’s responsibility to ensure a piping installation meets all the National, State and local Building Code requirements.