09 50 00 CEILINGS

.01 Ceilings, Suspended Acoustic

1. Suspended ceiling systems should be of the type that allows the ceiling material to be removed from its supporting framework, or otherwise removable, and replaceable, without refinishing.
2. Do not permit the attachment of lighting fixtures directly to the ceiling grid system without proper reinforcement of the ceiling suspension system.
3. All ceilings at areas that may have mechanical equipment above which will require periodic servicing, maintenance and/or filter changing shall be so constructed that access to the equipment may be gained without removal of major ceiling support devices or dismantling and replacement of the ceiling system. Access panels shall be clearly identified.