I received plans for a remodel of an office space, they want to secure the top plate of the steel stud partitions to the existing ceiling tile grid system. This can't be right, can it? Seismic is not a concern. I don't have AISI-WSD. Thanks for anywhere you can direct me.
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Interior non-bearing steel partition top plate
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Frank
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That is typical here. Screw or use attachment device at each grid crossing
jar546
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Normal and typical installation in non-seismic areas. HVAC is the biggest issue as they have to make changes and balance the system again,
ADAguy
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How high are the ceilings?
How long is the longest wall to be?
Not a good idea if they intend for the walls to support any cabinets.
How long is the longest wall to be?
Not a good idea if they intend for the walls to support any cabinets.
JBI
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A partition, by definition/description in the Code can stop at the ceiling. Also make sure that the attachment is not contentious for any rating the ceiling may have.
ADAguy
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So in theory in states without siesmic concerns, partitions can self support themselves if floor to underside of ceiling with no connection to it.
Cabinets added after the fact could overload the wall capacity.
Potential time bombs? Wait till those states experience the joys of their first quake (not wishing it).
Cabinets added after the fact could overload the wall capacity.
Potential time bombs? Wait till those states experience the joys of their first quake (not wishing it).
Frank
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No the partition is tied to the ceiling for lateral support--5 psf lateral live loadADAguy said:
JBI
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East coast also tends to use short spectral response (at least in NYS) due to stiffer soils and harder rock. CA uses long because the continued shake is a bigger impact out on the left coast.
The code still requires partitions to be securely attached top and bottom.
The code still requires partitions to be securely attached top and bottom.
Yankee
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Ask ceiling grid manufacturer if they have an installation diagram for attaching metal stud walls to their grids.
Frank
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http://selectacoustic.com/pdf/exposedt.pdf See # 8 UPC partition clip although most just screw the top track direct to the face of the grid although that leaves holes for the next guy when the partition is moved..Yankee said:
ADAguy
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Check with Chicago Metalic to see if attaching to the grid voids MFG. product warranty if not tied off or braced.