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SECTION 09512

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Scope: Furnish all necessary materials, labor, and equipment for the complete installation of a suspended system as indicated on the drawings.

1.2 Upon completion of the work, furnish Government with one package of tiles for future maintenance.

1.3 Submittals: The Contractor shall submit the following to the Contracting Officer for approval:

A.

Manufacturer’s Catalog Data.

B.

Product samples of grid and panels.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1 Suspension System

A.

Acceptable Manufacturers:

Chicago Metallic Series 1200, white

Donn DX24, white

Armstrong, Prelude, white

B.

Hanger wire: 12 ga. galvanized.

2.2 Acoustical Materials

A.

Acceptable Manufacturers:

Armstrong

Celotex

USG

B.

Pattern: Fissured

C.

Lay-in panels shall be 24"x24"x5/8", Tegular edge, wet formed mineral fiber with a white face.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Furnish and install all framing for suspended ceilings in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.2 All components, fastenings, and methods shall be selected for the actual ceiling loading and the specific structural conditions. Size to prevent deflection in excess of 1/360th of the span of any member.

3.3 Surface shall be level and true to 1/8" tolerance in 10 feet.

3.4 Finished work shall be free from dirt, discoloration, defects or objectionable variation in color.

3.5 Install to meet seismic requirements listed in the UBC.

END OF SECTION

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