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Drop Ceiling FAILED inspection?

14 years ago

I installed a basic drop ceiling in my basement. I used nails in the floor joist and cable to secure/level the frame. The inspector failed me because I didn't use "proper" hardware instead of the nails. He said there are special hangers that are required by code. I was not home and didn't speak to him. I can't imagine that there is really a building code for this? Any help with maybe a specific code would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

Joe

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brickeyee
14 years ago
Manufacturer's directions probably.
andrelaplume2
14 years ago
wait...you need a permit and inspection for a 'dropped' ceiling....good greif.
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brickeyee
14 years ago
"My zone is: North East"

That says it all.
lazypup
14 years ago
Actually they are just recently requiring the hangers here in the northeast, they have been required in Florida for about 10 years.

Here is a photo of the hangers and the drill driver point to set them. They are available at both Home Depot & Lowes.
lago86
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks all. So is there a specific code for this? I think my town uses the national standards.
brickeyee
14 years ago
"I think my town uses the national standards."

Manufacturers instructions plus any other additional code requirements.

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