Using LVP on a floating ceiling above front-of-house serving line.

[Ryan Schultz]

Looking to use LVP/LVT on a curved, floating ceiling above the 'front-of-house' in fast food type restaurant. Kinda like Subway.

The building is a Type VB with sprinklers.

I would assume using LVP/LVT is allowed, as Type VB allows all types of materials. Would this be a correct interpretation?

Also, as I understand it, the flame spread index only needs to be Class C in this areas as well.

The equipment in the front-of-house is only used for warming. There's no open flames or grills.

video of space:

 

[ICE]

How will the Health Department react to the trusses, duct, conduits etc. exposed over the food?

 

[classicT]

I would assume using LVP/LVT is allowed, as Type VB allows all types of materials. Would this be a correct interpretation?

Also, as I understand it, the flame spread index only needs to be Class C in this areas as well.

Correct under the pretense of Ch. 6.

And yes, Class C is acceptable for both A-2 or B in a sprinkled building per Table 803.11 (WI 2015 IBC). Note: Class C applies to Rooms and Enclosed Spaces, but in an A-2, interior exist stairways and ramps, exit passageways, corridors, and enclosure for exit access stairways and ramps would require a Class B wall covering.

Class C -> Flame spread index of 76-200 and smoke-developed index of 0-450.

 

[Ryan Schultz]

How will the Health Department react to the trusses, duct, conduits etc. exposed over the food?

Our department requires a washable ceiling above where food is prepped or serviced. The floating ceiling, in this case, is above those areas.
LVP/LVT is assumed to be a washable surface.