TX242 Ch07

CHAPTER 7
Stocklisting
A necessary function of the engineer’s job is that of

stocklisting, which consists of the preparation of stock-
list forms for the fabricator’s use. The stocklist is a com-
areas. Larger jobs have piping “color-coded” for this pur-
pose as well. In other words, the paint used to mark the pip-
ing can be changed for the differing stocklist numbers. This
plete listing of all the materials that the installer will need way, the fitter will instantly know (by seeing the paint mark-
for the job. It usually includes all engineered pre-cut pipe ing color) whether the specific cut pipe is to be installed in
pieces, with made-on fittings; and all sprinkler system the attic, offices, second floor, or whatever area is earmarked
components1 that are to be delivered to the jobsite. The for that color pipe mark. The paint used for this purpose is
stocklist is ultimately utilized by the contractor’s account- made in a variety of colors, the most commonly used being
ing department to “cost-out” the job, to determine actual white, yellow, and orange.3 Our project example is really too
material costs when figuring the actual project profit/loss small a job to worry about color-coding, but can be easily
numbers. done nonetheless. For this situation, piping on the north side
Many fire sprinkler engineers consider stocklisting to be of the cross-main could be marked white, and the pipe on
overly tedious. The fact of the matter is that stocklisting is the south side of the cross-main could be marked with yel-
always a time-consuming activity. Any mistakes made are low paint. Of course, the plan notes should reflect this as
costly ones. Some shops employ a separate individual who well.
stocklists all the engineered projects himself, and this work is
actually his major specialty and job function. However, some ***
engineers use the stocklisting task as a time to double-check Refer first to the partial stocklist sheet shown in Figure A-9.
their engineering work as they pick material, and thereby The pipe fabricator will cut and thread both ends of the pipe
prefer to complete the stocklists themselves.2 Stocklisting pieces noted, make-on the corresponding cast-iron fitting,
is not hard to do, but must be completed in a thorough and mark and bundle the piping by line. It is obvious to see
fashion. how this method of preparation saves field installation time.
There are numerous forms that can be used for the stock- For Line “A,” note the seven drop pieces that have a 1 × 1/2
listing assignment, and the most standard are shown in reducing coupling (RC) made-on. Since we are anticipating
Figures A-9, A-10, and A-11. These samples are represen- a suspended ceiling height of 12 9 in the project office area,
tative of part of the complete stocklist that would be sent we are (by using fitting take-outs on the 1 drops) attempting
to a fabrication shop for the plan example shown in Figure to send these drops out “pre-cut.” The more conservative
A-6. The foreman of the fabrication shop will normally have and common method for picking the 1 drop-pieces would
his own forms for the stocklister’s use, and to minimize any be to figure the drop lengths about 6 too long, have the
risk of error or omission it is best to use the forms that the reducing coupling made on, with the pipe marked TOE4 on
fabricator is familiar with. the stocklist. In our case, we would want to send out seven
After the fabrication is completed, branch-line piping ar- 1 × 2 0 pieces to the job, for the fitter to field cut. This
rives at the jobsite bundled and tagged. The stocklist num- method is often preferred by the installers, as they can then
bers should be noted on the sprinkler plan so that the fitter cut the drop to the exact desired length to fit, without the
can distribute the bundles to the corresponding building “nearest one-half inch” constraint of the shop cut. They can
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more easily install the pendent sprinkler at the exact elevation r grooved fittings (incl. grooved caps)
needed by cutting the drop in the field. r drain valves
Note that the fitting outlet sizes on Line “A” are 1 , to be r inspector’s test valves
used for the drops to the pendent heads. The outlet sizes on r wall plates
Lines B, C, and D are 1/2 for the upright sprinkler-heads r escutcheons
that will be screwed directly into those fittings. When large- r metal or plastic signs (and chains)
orifice sprinklers are used, these outlet sizes would have to r hydraulic placard
change to 3/4 to accommodate the larger thread size of the r extra random fittings and/or rod couplings
large-orifice sprinklers. Always double-check these typical r friction clamps
fitting sizes on your stocklist. r pipestands
The list for the “D” branch-line is missing the final piece r any 1/2 or 3/4 plugs (if needed for hydrostatic
to be run outside the building. This also is an item that is test)
usually preferred to be field-cut. In our case, a 1 × 1 1 r ball-drip assembly
piece of galvanized pipe could be sent to the job (with a 45◦ r pressure gauge and trim
galvanized elbow made-on for the discharge end), but the r siamese connection and plate
installer is usually comfortable with cutting this piece in the r flow switches and bells
field himself. r tamper switches
Listing the cross-main pieces correctly is very critical. The r mechanical-tees
welded pipe-o-let sizes are listed and dimensioned in the r 1 drops
Figure A-10 example. In the event that mechanical-tees are r spare-head cabinet (and wrench)
used in lieu of pipe-o-lets, the hole-saw sizes shall be noted r extra unistrut (if required)
on the stocklist form instead of the pipe size for that outlet. As r nuts, bolts, gaskets
an example, the hole-saw size needed for a 3 × 2 mechanical-
tee is actually 2 1/2 (diameter), that will service the 2 piping Remember, an installer will not mind an error made in
off the cross-main. So it is easy to see that it is important to stocklisting as much as he will an omission. The key thing to
make this (outlet type) distinction clear to the fabricator. keep in mind when preparing the stocklist is to be as thorough
as possible. Every job, upon completion, will have leftover
*** materials to be picked up anyway, so if extra or unneeded
Figure A-11 depicts a partial listing of the loose material material is sent to the job at the onset, it is of no major
needed for the project. Note that the size and (left-hand) loca- concern.
tion of the meter bypass has been indicated for the detector- Also, don’t pick a product that isn’t made by any man-
check valve. This insures that the location of the metering ufacturer. This potential misnomer usually comes into play
trim on the valve will be properly situated. The necessary when picking flanged, grooved, or cast-iron threaded fittings
nuts, bolts, and gaskets have been listed so that the header (see Figure D-2). For example, when down-sizing grooved
components may be properly assembled with correct materi- main piping, carefully check the manufacturer’s data sheets
als. A standard 3 companion flange will require four 5/8 × to see what products he has available for this purpose.
2 1/2 bolts for assembly, and a standard 4 companion flange Product diameter-size availability for grooved products are
always requires eight 5/8 × 2 3/4 bolts.5 A wafer check much more limited than what is available for cast-iron fit-
valve (refer to Figure A-4 or A-8) is not manufactured with ting downsizing. This is especially true in the larger pipe
flanged-ends, it just sits between two flanged-end spools or sizes.
fittings. Hence, the 9 long pieces of all-thread rod (noted on Although the stocklist examples noted in Figure A-9
the Figure A-11 list) are tightened with nuts to secure that marked line designation by letter, any kind of designation
valve in place, and actually span from end-to-end of the valve is okay. Numbers are most often used to denote branch-line
to the flanges on either side. bundles.6 Typical lines will use the same number. (Lines E, F,
The Figure A-11 loose material list is shown for illustrative and G on Figure A-6 would have the same stocklist number
purposes, but it is far from complete. You will need to review notation.) Any simplification that can be made when prepar-
your engineered plan and “pick” (list) every loose item of ing a stocklist is beneficial, providing that the stocklist is
material that you know will be needed on the job. You should, complete and without omission.
over time, compile your own checklist to make certain that
you are not forgetting any items, or use this check-list noted
ENDNOTES
below:
r sprinkler-heads
1
Items such as ladders, hand tools, pipe dope, power machines,
cutting oil, and the like, are normally not included on the engineer’s
r all hanger material material stocklist.
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2
Some CADD systems have an automatic stocklisting feature built use (8) 3/4 × 3 bolts. For 8 flanges, (8) 3/4 × 3 1/4 bolts are
in to the program. Since this is an enormous time-saver, and the used.
possibility of stocklisting error virtually eliminated, this is a very 6
This is not to say that stocklist number and letter designations are
desirable feature of any CADD system. critical elements of every engineered plan. It is common on very
3
Red and blue, on larger jobs, may also be used. small installations, and certain construction projects that involve
4
The T.O.E. designation refers to “thread one end.” primarily the relocation of pendent sprinklers; for the plan to show
5
For 2 1/2 flanges, use (4) 5/8 × 2 1/4 bolts. For 5 or 6 flanges, no stocklist reference designations at all.
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