SECTION 09511 SUSPENDED CEILINGS

REVISION HISTORY

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01.06.03 23.02.03 08.02.03 Date

Revisions to Clause 1.1.3 General Revisions Standard Specification Suspended Ceilings Description

David Duggan David Duggan Phill Bridger Prepared by

Paul Roberts Paul Roberts Paul Roberts Checked by

Roger Nickells Richard Smith Richard Smith Authorised by

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GENERAL
SECTION INCLUDES The Contractor shall become familiar with other sections of the Specifications affecting work of this trade. Furnish all labour, material, plant, equipment and appliances and perform all necessary operations required to execute the work of this section. The work includes but is not limited to the labour, materials and equipment and services required for the design, supply and fix of suspended ceiling including Plasterboard and skim on concealed grid Mineral fibre ceiling panels on exposed grid Metal panels, enamelled finish, on exposed grid

1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3

1.1.4 1.2 1.2.1

Ceilings to be hung on a suspension system with exposed or concealed grid to integrate with walls, lighting and all services and ducts above ceiling. REFERENCES The minimum standard for products specified in this Section shall be relevant BSI Standards including but not limited to the following. Except as otherwise specified herein, perform work in accordance with specifications, codes and standards cited therein, and latest applicable addenda and supplements. BS 476 Fire tests on building materials BS EN 515 & BS EN 573 Wrot and Extruded Aluminium Alloy. BS 1449 Sheet Steel, Plate and Strip. BS 3830 Enamelled Steel Building Components BS 3831 Enamel Finishes. BS 4900 Enamel Colours. BS 6100 Part-1.3.3 Floors and Ceilings - Parts of Construction Works BS 8290 Part-1 Suspended Ceilings British Gypsum White Book Suspended Ceiling Association SCA Guide 1 & 2.

1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Suspension system to rigidly secure acoustic ceiling system including integral mechanical and electrical components with maximum deflection of 1/360. Suspended ceiling system to be fully accessible. Suspension members to hang from slab soffits by wire on rigid clips and intermediate grid system as required. SUBMITTALS Submit under provisions of Section 01300. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings showing grid layout and related dimensions, junctions with other work, ceiling finishes, and inter-relation of mechanical and electrical items related to system edge details and all other relevant details. Before submission of shop drawings, submit to Engineer a complete list of testing agencies, manufacturers, fabricators and subcontractors. Submit copies of reports of tests performed on the proposed products. 09511/2 Suspended Ceilings

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Submit samples of panels in accordance with the contract documents for the Engineer's review before beginning shop drawings. Product Data: Provide data on metal grid system components, ceiling panels and submit brochures and photographs of manufactured products for review. Samples: Submit full size samples of ceiling system, including diffuser, light unit, sprinkler outlet. These panels shall be used to evaluate construction of units proposed and should include full sample of the suspension system. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: requiring special attention. QUALIFICATIONS Grid Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum 5 years documented and proven experience. Tile Unit Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum 5 years documented and proven experience. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Conform to Muscat Municipality Fire Authority code for fire rated assembly and combustibility requirements for materials. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Maintain uniform temperature of minimum 16 degrees C, and maximum humidity of 40 percent prior to, during, and after ceiling installation. SEQUENCING Sequence work under the provisions of Section 01010. Sequence work to ensure ceilings are not installed until dust generating activities have terminated, and overhead work is completed, tested, and approved. Install ceiling units after interior wet work is dry. Sequence work to co-ordinate with all other related trades. No extra costs will be allowed for not being able to co-ordinate this work in a proper manner. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions

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PRODUCTS
SUSPENSION SYSTEM MATERIALS Structural mounting to be metal suspension type of variable lengths to suit conditions and location, and to be hung from structural slab. Hangars to be capable of pre-adjustment and to be fixed into structure with fixings applicable to situation and advised by supplier. Samples and proven suitability to provide a total workable and accessible ceiling system, and subject to proper guarantees from the manufacturer and installer and approval from the Engineer.

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Accessories to the support system to be supplied and fixed as necessary. Grid finish - All exposed grid items and ancillary items to be treated by chrome passivation and phosphation and given a polyester lacquer finish or anodic treatment or as recommended by supplier/manufacturer.

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EXECUTION
EXAMINATION Verify site conditions under provisions of Section 01100. Verify that layout of hangers will not interfere with other work. Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the structure into which the applicable work is to be placed. Should any conditions be found which will prevent the proper execution of this work, installation work shall not proceed in that area until such conditions are corrected by the Contractor. Do not commence ceiling installation until building is weather sealed and the building is completely dry, internal temperature is between 15C and 30C and maximum 70% humidity. Protect adjoining work as necessary before installation or as agreed with engineer. INSTALLATION - GRID SUSPENSION SYSTEM Fix all ceiling systems in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, except as otherwise shown or specified in approved shop drawings. Installation subcontractor shall be approved by manufacturer. Install suspension system in supplemented in this section. accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as

3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3

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3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 3.2.8 3.2.9

Install system in accordance with British Standards. Locate system as shown on reflected plan. Install after work above ceiling work is complete. Coordinate the location of hangers with other work. Supply hangers or inserts for installation as recommended and as applicable to their position and situation with instructions for their correct placement. Provide additional hangers and inserts as required. Hang suspension system independent of walls, columns, ducts, pipes and conduit. Where carrying members are spliced, avoid visible displacement of face plane of adjacent members. Where ducts or other equipment prevent the regular spacing of hangers, reinforce the nearest affected hangers and related carrying channels to span the extra distance.

3.2.10 Do not support components on main runners or cross runners if weight causes total dead load to exceed deflection capability. Support fixture loads by supplementary hangers located within 150mm of each corner; or support components independently. 3.2.11 Do not eccentrically load system, or produce rotation of runners.

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3.2.12 Install concealed edge molding at intersection of ceiling and vertical surfaces, using longest practical lengths. Mitre corners. Provide concealed edge moldings at junctions with other interruptions. 3.2.13 Form expansion joints as indicated on design drawings and as detailed on shop drawings. Maintain visual closure. 3.2.14 Cut and trim components parts during installation only with approval of the manufacturer or fabricator and in accordance with his recommendations. Do not cut through reinforcing members. Restore finish completely to protect material and remove all evidence of cutting and trimming. 3.2.15 Do not fix members which are scratched, warped, bowed, deformed or otherwise damaged or defaced. Remove and replace members damaged in the process of installation. 3.2.16 Set units level, plumb and true to line. Support frames on aluminium shims and secure in place by the method indicated on approved shop drawings. Use only types of equipment, ropes, wedges, spacers, shims and other items during erection which will not stain or mar the integrity and finish of units. 3.2.17 All scratches and abraded areas shall be repaired as the materials are installed. use approved durable coating compatible with and matching factory finish as closely as possible. 3.2.18 Fabricate all necessary miscellaneous metal support framework in accordance with reviewed shop drawings. 3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 ERECTION TOLERANCES Maximum Variation from Flat and Level Surface: 3mm in 3 m. Maximum Variation from Plumb of Grid Members Caused by Eccentric Loads: 2 degrees. END OF SECTION

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