Table 5.2.10 — Miscellaneous compon

Table 5.2.10 — Miscellaneous componentsComponent StandardAutomatic shut-off valves AS 4629Manual shut-off valves AS 4617, Type 1 or Type 3Quick-connect devices AS 4627Flue cowls AS 4566Semi-rigid connectors AS 46315.2.11 Pipe supports and fixings5.2.11.1 ConstructionAll piping shall be supported by prefabricated clips of either the same material as, or of a material compatible with, the pipe and fastened with nuts and bolts, rivets or screws.5.2.11.2 Support spacingsSupports shall be provided within 150 mm of every bend, elbow, tee or branch fitting, excluding loops, and elsewhere at spacings not greater than specified in Table 5.2.11.2.Table 5.2.11.2 — Piping support intervalsPipe material type Vertical runsmmHorizontal runsmmRigid 1250 600Flexible 750 3005.2.12 Sealing of open ends5.2.12.1 Removal of debrisBefore any section is permanently connected or sealed it shall be checked for debris and moisture and cleared and dried before sealing.5.2.12.2 Open ends to be sealed while work in progressWhere alteration, repair or extension to piping necessitates the removal of fittings or a gas appliance or cutting of an installed pipe, all open ends, other than those at the immediate work area, shall be sealed prior to and for the duration of the work. When the work site is vacated all open ends shall be sealed.NOTE The closing of a shut-off valve will not satisfy this requirement unless the outlet of the valve is sealed.5.2.12.3 Outlet provided for future connection to be sealedWhere an outlet has been provided for the connection of a gas appliance but is not to be used immediately, and the outlet is not fitted with a quick-connect device, it shall be sealed using a plug, cap, blank flange or a capped or plugged manual shut-off valve.5.3 Encapsulated electrical devicesAll encapsulated electrical items shall meet all of the following:(a) be fully sealed in a flame-retardant polymer;(b) provide a minimum IP55 protection;