Method of supporting piping on a brace pipe

A method of supporting piping on a brace pipe, the method comprising:

• providing a brace pipe attachment assembly comprising a first brace pipe attachment device, a second brace pipe attachment device, and a pipe hanger coupled to each of the first and second brace pipe attachment devices, the first brace pipe attachment device defining a first brace pipe channel and the second brace pipe attachment device defining a second brace pipe channel;
• inserting a first pipe end of the of the brace pipe through the first brace pipe channel, wherein the first brace pipe attachment device is a closed loop structure fully encircling the first brace pipe channel;
• placing the pipe hanger under the piping to support the piping thereon;
• and
• inserting the brace pipe into the second brace pipe channel, wherein the second brace pipe attachment device is a hook partially encircling the second brace pipe channel and defining an open hook side, the open hook side allowing lateral access to the second brace pipe channel.