i.

While routing piping, the following requirements shall be taken into

account
a) All piping shall be routed so as to avoid interference with other
pipes and their hangers and supports, electrical cable trays,
ventilation ducting, structural members, equipment, etc.
adequate clearances shall be ensured with respect to the above
to accommodate insulation and pipe movements.

b) All piping shall be grouped where practicable and shall be

routed to present a neat and aesthetic appearance.

The piping shall be arranged to provide clearance for equipment removal

requiring maintenance and easy access to valves and other piping
accessories. Layout drawings shall indicate valve orientations and availability
of access to valves and specialities. Layout of all piping shall ensure that all
valves including motor operated valves are