SECTION 09510

SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** ROCKFON, LLC; suspended grid systems, and acoustical and sustainable ceiling panels products.
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This section is based on the products of ROCKFON, LLC, which is located at:
4849 S. Austin Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
Toll Free Tel: 800-323-7164
Tel: 708-563-4600
Fax: 800-222-3744
Email: request info ()
Web: www.rockfon.com
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ROCKFON is a leading provider of acoustic stone wool and metal ceiling solutions and suspension systems.
With the acquisition of Chicago Metallic®, ROCKFON provides customers a complete ceiling system offering combining ROCKFON stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems. ROCKFON is a subsidiary of Denmark-based ROCKWOOL International A/S, the world's largest producer of stone wool products.
For the past 25 years, the ROCKWOOL Group has been present in North America through ROXUL® Inc., the leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products for the North American market. ROXUL has three strategically-placed manufacturing facilities: Milton, Ontario (East), Grand Forks, British Columbia (West) and Marshall County, Mississippi (South). The factories use world-class technology to produce residential products, as well as a wide array of industrial, commercial and marine stone wool insulation products.
ROCKFON acoustic ceiling tiles have performance advantages made possible by a raw material found only in ROCKFON products: stone wool. Stone wool is produced from volcanic rock, or basalt, which features unique properties that give stone wool a number of superior performance characteristics and attributes.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1   SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project.

A.   Suspended acoustical ceilings including the following:

1.   Acoustical tiles (direct applied) and panels (suspended).

2.   Stone wool open plenum ceiling systems.

3.   Exposed tee metal grid ceiling system and perimeter trim.

1.2   RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.

A.   Section 07213 - Batt Insulation.

B.   Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.

C.   Section 08310 - Access Doors and Panels: Access panels.

D.   Section 09210 - Plaster and Gypsum Board Assemblies.

E.   Section 09260 - Suspension Systems.

F.   Section 09545 - Specialty Ceilings.

G.   Section 09580 - Integrated Ceiling Assemblies.

H.   Section 13480 - Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control.

I.   Section 13851 - Fire Alarm: Fire alarm components in ceiling system.

J.   Section 13900 - Fire Suppression: Sprinkler heads in ceiling system.

K.   Section 15850 - Air Outlets and Inlets: Air diffusion devices in ceiling system.

L.   Section 16510 - Interior Luminaries: Light fixtures in ceiling system.

M.   Section 16821 - Public Address and Music Equipment: Speakers in ceiling system.

1.3   REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

A.   ASTM International (ASTM):

1.   ASTM A635 - Standard Specification for Steel.

2.   ASTM C367 - Standard Test Methods for Strength Properties of Prefabricated Architectural Acoustical Tile or Lay-in Ceiling Panels.

3.   ASTM C635 - Standard Specification for the Manufacture, Performance, and Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings.

4.   ASTM C636 - Standard Practice for Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panels.

5.   ASTM E84 - Surface Burning Characteristics.

6.   ASTM E119 - Fire Tests of Building Construction and Material.

7.   ASTM E580 - Standard Practice for Application of Ceiling Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panels in Areas Requiring Seismic Restraint.

8.   ASTM E1264 - Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products.

B.   American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

1.   ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

C.   Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA):

1.   CISCA Handbook - Acoustical Ceilings: Use and Practice.

2.   ASCE 7 and CISCA - Recommendations for Direct Hung Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panel Ceilings - Seismic Zones 0-2.

3.   ASCE 7 and CISCA - Recommendations for Direct Hung Acoustical Suspension Ceiling Assemblies - Seismic Zones 3-4.

D.   US Green Building Council (USGBC):

1.   Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system.

E.   Underwriters Laboratory (UL):

1.   UL - Fire Resistance Directory.

2.   UL 723 - Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

3.   CAN/ULC S102 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies.

F.   Warnock Hersey (WH):

1.   WH - Certification Listings.

1.4   DESIGN / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A.   Suspension System: Rigidly secure acoustic ceiling system including integral mechanical and electrical components with maximum deflection of 1:360.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following paragraphs for ceilings where fire-resistance-rated assemblies are required. Delete if not required. Indicate rating, testing agency, and testing agency's design designation on Drawings.

B.   Fire-Test-Response Characteristics:

1.   Fire-Resistance Characteristics: Where indicated on the Drawings, provide acoustical panel ceilings identical to those of assemblies tested for fire resistance per ASTM E 119 by UL or another testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

a.   Identify materials with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency.

2.   Surface-Burning Characteristics: Acoustical panels complying with ASTM E1264 for Class A, B, or C products specified, when tested per ASTM E84.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include the following paragraphs for suspended ceilings where seismic rated suspended ceilings are required. Delete if not required.

C.   Seismic Standard: Verify requirements of authorities having jurisdiction as to which subparagraphs below to reference if any.

1.   Standard for Ceiling Suspension Systems Requiring Seismic Restraint: Comply with ASTM E580.

2.   CISCA's Recommendations for Acoustical Ceilings: Comply with CISCA's "Recommendations for Direct-Hung Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings--Seismic Zones 0-2."

3.   CISCA's Guidelines for Systems Requiring Seismic Restraint: Comply with CISCA's "Guidelines for Seismic Restraint of Direct-Hung Suspended Ceiling Assemblies--Seismic Zones 3 and 4."

4.   IBC Section 1613, "Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and for Lay-in Panel Ceilings."

5.   ASCE 7, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures": Section 9, "Earthquake Loads."

1.5   SUBMITTALS

A.   Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

B.   Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1.   Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2.   Dimensions, load carrying capacity, and performance standards compliance.

3.   Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

4.   Installation and maintenance instructions.

C.   Shop Drawings: Reflected ceiling plan indicating ceiling layouts, dimensions and perimeter conditions, and ceiling schedule including panel and grid types to match codes used on the Drawings. Indicate grid layouts and related dimensioning, junctions with other work or ceiling finishes, interrelation of mechanical and electrical items related to system. Indicate method of suspension where interference exists.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete the following paragraphs if LEED is not applicable.

D.   LEED Submittals: Provide documentation of how the requirements of Credit will be met:

1.   List of proposed materials with recycled content. Indicate post-consumer recycled content and pre-consumer recycled content for each product having recycled content.

2.   Product data and certification letter indicating percentages by weight of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content for products having recycled content.

3.   Submit GREENGUARD certification for VOC and formaldehyde emissions.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete selection samples if colors have already been selected.

E.   Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns.

F.   Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, actual size of acoustical units, and two samples minimum size 12 inches (300 mm) long of main tees and cross tees square, representing actual product, color, finish and patterns.

G.   Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

H.   Closeout Submittals: Provide manufacturer's maintenance instructions that include recommendations for periodic cleaning and maintenance of all components.

1.6   QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.   Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

B.   Manufacturer member in good standing of CISCA (Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Association)

C.   Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with minimum three years documented experience.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if seismic design is not required.

D.   Provide seismic design of suspended ceiling under direct supervision of Professional Engineer experienced in design of this Work and licensed at Project location.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Include a mock-up if the project size or quality warrant taking such a precaution. The following is one example of how a mock-up might be specified. When deciding on the extent of the mock-up, consider all the major different types of work on the project.

E.   Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship.

1.   Finish areas designated by Architect.

2.   Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect.

3.   Refinish mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.

F.   Pre-installation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site minimum one week before installation. Agenda shall include project conditions, coordination with work of other trades, and layout of items which penetrate ceilings.

1.7   DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.   Deliver in unopened bundles and store in a dry place with adequate air circulation. Do not deliver material to building until wet conditions such as concrete, plaster, paint, and adhesives have been completed and cured.

B.   Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

C.   Protect system components from excessive moisture in shipment, storage, and handling.

1.8   SEQUENCING

A.   Sequence Work to ensure acoustic ceilings are not installed until building is enclosed, sufficient heat is provided, dust generating activities and wet work have terminated, and overhead work is completed, tested, and approved.

B.   Install acoustic units after interior wet work is dry.

C.   Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.9   PROJECT CONDITIONS

A.   Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's recommended limits.

1.10   WARRANTY

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if warranty is not required.

A.   Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard warranty against manufacturing defects in material or workmanship when installed in accordance with the current CISCA Handbook and ASTM C367.

1.   Warranty Period: 30 years.

1.11   EXTRA MATERIALS

A.   See Section 01600 - Product Requirements, for additional provisions.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit below for project requirements; enter percentage or discrete number to be supplied. Delete if extra materials are not required.

B.   Deliver extra acoustical units for Owner's use in maintenance. Label and store where directed by the Owner including codes used on the Drawings. Do not deliver to the Project site until the Owner is prepared to receive and store maintenance materials.

1.   Tile: Furnish 5 percent of total acoustic unit area of extra tile to Owner.

2.   Panels: Furnish 5 percent of total acoustic unit area of extra panels to Owner.

3.   Suspension System Components: Furnish 5 percent of each exposed component of the quantity installed.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1   MANUFACTURERS

A.   Acceptable Manufacturer: ROCKFON, LLC, which is located at: 4849 S. Austin Ave.; Chicago, IL 60638; Toll Free Tel: 800-323-7164; Tel: 708-563-4600; Fax: 800-222-3744; Email: request info (); Web: www.rockfon.com

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

B.   Substitutions: Not permitted.

C.   Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Edit the following paragraphs as required for the project. If multiple products are required, assign types for each acoustical unit and grid, indicate the locations and types on the Drawings or in the schedule at the end of this specification.

2.2   ACOUSTICAL TILES AND PANELS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete below if ROCKFON Sonar® is not used.

A.   Design White Acoustic Ceilings: Provide ROCKFON Sonar, stone wool (mineral wool) factory painted glass scrim ceilings conforming to the following:

1.   ASTM E1264 Classification: Type XX, Pattern E.

2.   Color: White.

3.   Texture: Lightly textured.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select edge profile. Delete edges not required.

4.   Edges: Square Lay In (SQ).

5.   Edges: Square Tegular Narrow (SLN).

6.   Edges: Angled Tegular (SLT).

7.   Edges: Direct Mount (DMT).

8.   Edges: Shiplap (SLP).

9.   Edges: Semi-Concealed (SCD).

10.   Edges: Concealed X (CDX).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select size. Delete sizes not required.

11.   Size: 24 by 24 inch (609 by 609 mm).

12.   Size: 24 by 48 inch (609 by 1219 mm).

13.   Size: 24 by 60 inch (609 by 1524 mm).

14.   Size: 24 by 72 inch (609 by 1828 mm).

15.   Size: 24 by 96 inch (609 by 2438 mm).

16.   Size: 30 by 30 inch (762 by 762 mm).

17.   Size: 20 by 60 inch (508 by 1524 mm).

18.   Size: 48 by 48 inch (1219 by 1219 mm).

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Select thickness. Confirm combination of thickness and size is available with manufacturer. Thicker panels may be needed for larger sizes. Delete thickness not required.

19.   Thickness: 3/4 inch (19 mm).

20.   Thickness: 7/8 inch (22 mm).

21.   Thickness: 1 inch (25 mm).