ASTM C1409-12(2018)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C1409 − 12 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Guide for
Measuring and Estimating Quantities of Insulated Piping
and Components
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1409; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Acommittee ofASTM International initiated this guide to improve industry-wide understanding of
thecomponentsinaninsulatedpipingsystemthataffecttheinstalledcostofinsulatingthesystem.The
method of measurement standard used as a bias for this guide is the National Commercial and
Industrial Standards.
ASTM International defines a guide as a series of options or instructions that does not recommend
a specific course of action. A guide only suggests a course of action. Its purpose is to offer guidance
based on a consensus of viewpoints, but not to establish a fixed procedure. A guide is intended to
increase the awareness of the user to available techniques in a given subject area and to provide
information from which subsequent evaluation and standardization can be derived.
It is the intention that this guide will help gain wider acceptance and understanding of the concepts
in the MICA standard.
1. Scope 1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This guide defines the components of an insulated
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
piping system to be measured or counted to determine quan-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tities and pricing for unit price contracts or extra work.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 Pricing may be done through unit pricing for each item
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
by pipe size, type of insulation system, insulation thickness,
2. Referenced Documents
double or multilayer insulation, type of weatherproofing or
jacketing, and pressure rating (if necessary) or through com-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ponent (fitting) factor or multipliers. C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
1.2.1 Component (fitting) factors or multipliers, which are
3. Terminology
multipliers times the straight length of piping as shown in
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this guide,
Table 1, determine relative prices for each component not
see Terminology C168.
within the scope of this guide. These factors or multipliers are
to be determined by the insulating contractor relative to the
4. Summary of Guide
given situation and insulation system specification.
4.1 This guide lists examples of components of piping
1.2.2 It is suggested that only one type of pricing be used on
systems which effect insulation cost. From this list, compo-
a project.
nents to be counted are selected by the involved parties.
1.2.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as the standard.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This guide establishes procedures to help parties in-
volved in unit price piping insulation contracts reach agree-
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal
ment as to what components will be counted for pricing
Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.40 on Insulation
purposes.
Systems.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C1409 – 12. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/C1409-12R18. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Further information is available from the Midwest Insulation ContractorsAssn. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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TABLE 1 Piping Unit Price Schedule, Hot Insulation, 0.016-in. Thick Aluminum Jacketing, Cost per Linear Foot (All Materials and Labor
Necessary for a Complete Installation)
1 1 1 1 A,B A,B A,B
1 ⁄2 22 ⁄2 33 ⁄2 43 ⁄2 DL 4DL 4DL
2 and under
2 ⁄2
3 ⁄2
Over 30 and Equipment
A
DL = Double layer.
B
In some insulation systems, double-layer insulation may occur at smaller thickness.
6. Procedure 8. Industry Examples
6.1 For a unit price-type contract, establish unit prices for
8.1 Examples of how components are categorized and made
straight run piping. These unit prices should include pipe size,
part of a unit price contract are shown in Appendix X1 and
type of insulation system, insulation thickness, single or
Appendix X2. These examples provide a range of possibilities.
multilayer insulation, and type of weatherproofing or jacketing
8.2 Examples of unit pricing by component are shown in
such as shown in the example in Table 1.
Appendix X3. One of these schedules, fitting factors, or
6.2 Determine the quantity of straight run pipe insulation by
multipliers will be required for each component.
straight pipe measurement from centerline to centerline and
include lengths of all in-line components. This method is
8.3 The method of measurement and how straight pipe
defined as “measured through” (see Fig. X3.1).
equivalent factors are categorized are shown in Fig. X3.1. Fig.
X3.1 is basically the MICA standard and depicts the “Center-
6.3 Count the quantities of piping components. The piping
lineMeasureThrough”methodofdeterminingtotalquantityof
components (fittings) to be counted may be modified by those
listed in Table 2. The components should be categorized by straight run pipe.
pipe size, type of insulation system, insulation thickness, and
pressure rating, if necessary. Table 2 may be used as a checklist
9. Keywords
to assist in the categorization.
9.1 extra work; factors; fittings; insulated pipe; measure
6.4 The method of pricing (unit price per component or
quantities; piping components; unit prices
fitting factors) for each category will be determined by the
terms of a request for quotation or commercial contract.
However, users of this guide must be aware that selection of
elements to be counted, categories, and method of measuring
pipe, have a direct bearing on the final total price. Knowledge
of this fact is critical to the selection of the most qualified
installer.
6.5 For a unit price contract, each component shall have its
own table categorized by pipe size, type of insulation system,
insulation thickness, and pressure rating, if necessary.
7. Piping Components
7.1 Table 2 lists a sample of components which affect the
cost of insulation on a piping system. The “Note” column is
used when additional information is required to explain a
component as it generally applies to the insulation industry.
7.2 Table2maybeusedasachecklistwhenchoosingwhich
components will be counted and when determining difficulty
factors. However, for inclusion in contract or request for quote
documents, a summary similar to Appendix X1 may be used.
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TABLE 2 Piping Components
A
Components (Fittings) Type Note
Screwed Welded Flanged Mitered
Elbow: 1
Long radius 90°
Long radius 45°
Short radius 90°
Short radius 45°
Less than 45°
Reducing 2
Bend:
Radius greater than 1 ⁄2 D 3
Valve (including Bonnet Flgd.) 6
Gate
Globe
Check
Relief
Angle
Control
Butterfly
Special
Valve (excluding Bonnet Flgd.)
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