Specification

Acoustic Ceiling Products (ACP) – Genesis Ceiling Panels Section 09 51 01
August 7, 2012 PVC CEILING PANELS
[Project Identification] Page 1
This section includes PVC ceiling panels for t-bar grid, and accessories. Panels are fire rated. This
section includes proprietary and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid conflicting requirements.
Acoustic ceiling panels specified in another section. Advisory specification notes can be hidden from view
by selecting: Tools/Options/”Hidden Text” and by de-selecting the option. The same applies to the “Print:
option.
Part 1 General
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. PVC ceiling panels and installation.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
List sections that specify installation of products directly associated with this section; indicate specific
items. In above ceiling mechanical and electrical work, the placement of anchors can be a problem if not
addressed before installation of ceiling suspension assembly. Coordination between the work of
mechanical and electrical sections and the text of this article requires special consideration.
A. Section 06 11 00 - Wood Blocking: Blocking and shims attached to substrate to support
attached ceiling to a level plane.
B. Section [______-____________]: Placement of special anchors or inserts for supporting
ceiling panels.
C. Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants: Acoustic sealant for perimeter edge seal.
D. Section 09 53 33 – Suspended Ceiling Grid: T-bar members for lay-in ceiling grid.
E. Section [______-____________]: [Acoustic] partition system with head rails [attached
to] [within] ceiling assembly.
1.3 REFERENCES
List reference standards that are included within the text of this section. Edit the following as required for
project conditions. Delete standards not referenced in this section.
A. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials.
B. CISCA (Ceilings & Interior Systems Contractors Association):
1. Ceiling Systems Handbook.
2. Acoustic Ceilings: Use and Practice.
1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW
Do not request submittals if drawings sufficiently describe the products of this section or if proprietary
specifying techniques are used. Include a requirement for shop drawings only when special project
conditions exist or when reflected ceiling plans are not provided on the working drawings.
A. Section 01 33 00: Submission procedures.
B. Product Data: Provide data on PVC panel construction and detailed cleaning instructions.