QATAR BUILDING ENGINEERING COMPANY

SITE WORK PROCEDURE Doc. No. SWP.CS.20

Department QA/QC Rev. 1
Title Suspended Ceiling Works Date 05.12.01

SITE WORK PROCEDURE

SWP.CS.20
SUSPENDED CEILING WORKS

REVISION HISTORY

1 Revision-1 05.12.01

0 Original Issue 11.11.01

Rev. Revision information Date

Originated by Reviewed by Approved by

Swaminathan Ganesan K.Kunhappan Hassan Sahli

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SITE WORK PROCEDURE Doc. No. SWP.CS.20
Department QA/QC Rev. 1
Title Suspended Ceiling Works Date 05.12.01

SUSPENDED CEILING WORK

1.0 OBJECTIVE

To describe the procedure for installing suspended ceiling for the buildings under the
contract no GTC.101/ED/01 Engineering, Procurement, Installation and
Commissioning (EPIC) of Ras Laffan Utilization Project Buildings and utilities and
support service Phase 1-Utilities.

2.0 SCOPE

To install suspended ceilings in the buildings at Service Berth, Service Base and F.S.O
Marine areas

3.0 REFERENCE

3.1 Project Approved Architectural Drawings

3.2 Qatar Construction Specification Section 24 Part 14
3.3 Manufacturers recommendations.
3.4 British Standards BS 1377, BS 1191 and BS 5492

4.0 PROCEDURE

4.1 MATERIAL APPROVAL

4.3.1 Approval of ceiling material like framing sections, ceiling board, panels etc
should be taken from QP engineer before proceeding with ceiling works. All the
approved materials sample should be available at site for reference.

4.2 APPROVAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS

4.3.1 Approval from QP shall be obtained for shop drawings showing the general
layout, support framing, and installation details including lay-in, hanger and
support details.

4.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CEILING WORKS

4.3.1 The suspended ceiling works shall be taken up only when:

a) The building is weather tight

b) The wet trades have finished their work

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c) All works above the ceiling such as ductwork, pipe work, and electrical work
had been installed, tested, inspected and approved by QP.

d) The positions of light fittings, diffusers and the like have been checked.

e) The positions of access panels have been confirmed with the QP engineer.

f) All the services have been installed.

g) The fastenings and supports installed by others are rigid and secured in
place.

h) The installation of other services shall not touch the back of the ceiling.

4.3.2 QP engineers approval shall be obtained for the clearance before

proceeding with ceiling works.

4.3.3 The manufactures recommendations shall be followed for installation of

ceilings unless as agreed with QP engineer.

4.4 LAY-IN TYPE SUSPENDED CEILINGS

4.4.1 MATERIALS APPROVALS

a) The lay-in material shall be tile, plank or strips and shall be approved by QP
engineer

b) The lay-in material shall have a fire performance when tested in accordance
with BS 476 part 6,7. A test certificate for this purpose shall be submitted to
QP for the review and approval.

4.4.2 INSTALLATION

a) The ceiling works shall be installed within 3 mm of required level, when

measured against a straight over a distance of 3 m.

b) The ceiling tiles shall be set out so that the soffits are level, free from undulations
and lipping, with all lines and joints straight and parallel to walls unless shown other
wise.

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c) They are symmetrical about the centre lines of the roof, or space, beginning
with a tile or joint line as required avoiding narrow tiles at the perimeter
edges.

d) All junctions between the ceiling and walls, and between the ceiling and
columns, the ceiling shall be finished with perimeter edge trim. The trim shall
be fixed at maximum 450 mm centers.

e) Additional hanging supports shall be provided between the floor or roof

structure above and the suspended ceiling at all access panels, light fittings,
diffusers ect. The lay-in material shall be accurately cut to accommodate all
such fittings. Under no circumstance shall the lay-in material support any
fitting.

f) Care shall be taken to ensure that the tiles, strip ceilings are kept clean if
subsequently removed for access to services, for inspection or for the
remedial work.

4.5 FIXED TYPE SUSPENDED CEILINGS

4.5.1 GENERAL:

a) Gypsum board will be used for fixed type suspended ceilings unless
otherwise indicated in the Drawings.

b) Installation of gypsum board for suspended ceilings and associated plaster

or rendering work shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 1191 and
BS 5492.

4.5.2 MATERIALS:

a) Gypsum wallboard shall be as per approved thickness complying with BS

1230, having one face finished for direct decoration.

b) The edge profiles of wallboard shall be:

i) Tapped for smooth seamless jointing.

ii) Beveled for V-jointing.
iii) Square for stippled textured coatings, corner strip jointing or
plaster.

c) Accessories for installing wallboard shall be QP approved proprietary

materials recommended by the manufacturers, inclusive of the following:
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d) Soffit assemblies, where indicated on drawings consists of galvanized steel

channel runners and studs faced with gypsum panels, screw attached
unless specified otherwise and approved by the QP engineer.

e) Hangers, hanger attachments, support carrier members with connecters,

screws, and trim members related to ceiling as is required for complete.

f) Fabricated miscellaneous clips, splices, connectors, screws, and other

standard metal accessories of strength and design compatible with the
suspension methods and system.

4.5.3 INSTALLATION:

a) A complete setting out of the ceiling area for lines and levels have to be
carried out prior to framing works. And the levels have to be approved by
the QP engineer.

b) Adequate preparation is to be made for the attachment of hangers and

fasteners and provide for the support and incorporation of flush- mounted
and recessed fittings and services components.

c) The ceiling system shall be installed in accordance with manufactures

recommendations and to BS 8290 part 3.

5.0 RECORDS:

5.1 Materials approval.

5.2 Checklists

5.3 Inspection reports.

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