Suspended Ceiling Cable Supports

Griplock systems provides the ultimate adjustable cable suspension system for suspended ceilings.

Suspended ceiling cable supports.

Aug 18 2011 1 i was failed on an above ceiling inspection because i supported mc cable on the ceiling grid wire 300 11 2 exception allows this in a non fire rated ceiling as long as it is installed per the manufacture s instructions. Comprised of a metal grid that supports lightweight panels a suspended ceiling is well within the capabilities of most homeowners. Of drop ceiling grid. Supporting cable above suspended ceilings.

That would only come into play if the. Installing the support wires for a drop ceiling is a very important step in suspended ceiling installation. The included quickhang hooks and brackets are a quick and easy way to install and level drop ceiling grid. The suspended ceiling grid may not have been designed to take the additional weight of cables and may deform or collapse as a result.

It has long been accepted as good practice to support cables above suspended ceilings. The armstrong quickhang installation kit 6364wh is a the armstrong quickhang installation kit 6364wh is a convenient diy friendly grid kit that includes everything you need to install 64 sq. In some projects heavy or modular tray systems are used to run large cable bundles that branch off from the tc. Drop ceilings are required to carry a significant amount of weight depending upon the ceiling tile and light combination that you choose.

Most data cabling running from the tc to the workstation is suspended from the ceiling. However you may have seen cables slung over suspended ceilings in a haphazard fashion and resting on the ceiling grid. Support of mc cable above suspended cieling. Adequate support for cables for fixed wiring within a suspended ceiling void can be achieved in a number of ways to ensure that the cables are kept well away from the grid and from other services.

If you re worried about the institutional look drop in ceiling. Had eia tia 569 precursor to the current tia eia 569a been followed there never would have been cable on the ceiling tile in the first place. Heavy cable trays can be attached to the beam purlin or deck. Now most untrained installers see nothing but the tiles themselves as fair game for cable support.

The two main reasons for this are electrical safety and fire safety. Again these systems are effective but more costly than other options.