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Ed Davis, Ceilume, Graton, Calif.; and Michael Chusid, RA FCSI, Encino, Calif.

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Codes and Standards November 16, 2016

Specifying drop-out ceilings beneath fire sprinklers

Fire protection engineers can specify ceilings beneath fire sprinklers, as identified in NFPA 13.

By Ed Davis, Ceilume, Graton, Calif.; and Michael Chusid, RA FCSI, Encino, Calif.
Codes and Standards November 16, 2016

Safety, code issues of drop-out ceilings

Drop-out ceilings should have an evaluation report, and designers should discuss their use with the authority having jurisdiction during design and specification.

By Ed Davis, Ceilume, Graton, Calif.; and Michael Chusid, RA FCSI, Encino, Calif.