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We need to support M&E services from the Fire rated ceiling. Do we need to include any particular design details?

April 26, 2017ceiling design particular rated Services support

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We need to support M&E services from the Fire rated ceiling. Do we need to include any particular design details?

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Caution should be exercised if services are to be attached/suspended from any Fire Rated Ceiling system. Unless these extra loads (services) were included in the Tested prototype, added structural supports are required to independently carry the additional load. This detail should be carefully planned as Authorities may consider the projecting parts of these structural supports (bracket, cleats, clips etc.) as penetrations and reject the integrity of the Ceiling System. LAF’s systems cater for penetrating suspension clips for secondary ceilings and brackets used to suspend services below the Fire Rated Ceiling. These suspension clips/brackets must be attached to the Roof Purlins, or other structural members, and installed by the Fire Spraying Contractor, ensuring unrelated trades (Spraying, Secondary Ceiling and other Services) do not interfere with each other.