plastic translucent panels for suspended ceilings

#Plastic translucent panels for suspended ceilings full#

Plastic suspended ceilings of translucent or opaque tiles or panels are used to conceal ducts, sprinkler piping, The Empire West Ceilume Ceiling Tiles and Panels recognized in this listing comply with the intent of Factory Mutual Approval Standard No. With or without AcoustoTherm® and/or EZ-On Grid Covers.With or without uplift prevention clips.They meet the requirements of FM 4651 for plastic suspended ceiling tiles

4651 in any profile, perforated or solid, with a thickness of 0.013 or 0.030 inches. 4651 - Plastic Suspended Ceiling TilesĬeilume Ceiling Tiles and Panels are for use in approved suspended ceiling framing systems in non-fire-resistance-rated floor-ceiling or roof-ceiling assemblies.Įmpire West Inc.'s Ceilume vinyl ceiling tiles and panels comply with the intent of Factory Mutual Approval Standard No.

#Plastic translucent panels for suspended ceilings full#

For full text, please Download Listing Report 5021.įactory Mutual (FM) Approval Standard No. Summary of listing report is shown below. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Listing Report UEL-5021 Comply with ASTM C635, Heavy-Duty Classification (16 pounds per lineal foot).Ĭonsult with your local building/fire officials to make sure that your intended use will conform with the appropriate local codes.Provide no more than 3/8-inch horizontal edge support.Suspension systems for drop-out panel installations must: They're cost effective as they eliminate the need to 'drop' (lower) the sprinklers, make sprinkler positioning simple so installers only make one trip instead of two, allow for the use of less costly, non-appearance grade sprinklers, and eliminate the need for trim rings/escutcheons.

They simplify sprinkler design at clouds and other design features as the sprinklers are located above the dropped ceiling.

They provide protection for the sprinklers - making them less prone to accidental knocks, tampering, and the potential water damage that can result.

They offer a visually uncluttered appearance.

Heat from the growingįire activates the sprinkler which, unimpeded by the panels, controls or extinguishes the fire.ĭrop-out ceilings have several significant advantages: When exposed to heat from a developing fire, drop-out ceiling panels soften, distort, and fall from the ceiling grid. Ceilume's approved drop-out ceiling panels can be installed beneath fire sprinklers.