Title: Replace pipe hangers.
Course: Building Management III (16103-III) > Section: Performing Plumbing Maintenance

Replacement should include the following steps:

- Locate sagging pipes or broken hangers.
- Gather tools and equipment and move to the first flag, taking extreme care when working with steam pipes or pipes carrying chemicals.
- Set the jack and remove weight from the pipes.
- Remove the old hanger.
- Set molly anchors or toggle bolts, where necessary
- Replace the hanger.
- Lower the jack and move to the next hanger.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the relevant safety precautions/procedures for replacing pipe hangers?
- What are some conditions that justify the replacement of pipe hangers?
- What tools and materials are required for replacing pipe hangers?