Technical Specifications
Acoustic Ceiling Products (ACP) - CeilingMAX  Section 09 53 33 
August 21, 2007  PVC SURFACE MOUNT GRID SYSTEM 
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B. ASTM D696 - Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of 
Plastics Between -30!C and 30!C With a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer. 
C. ASTM D790 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Un-reinforced and 
Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials. 
D. ASTM D792 - Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative 
Density) of Plastics by Displacement. 
E. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building 
Materials.
F. CISCA (Ceilings & Interior Systems Contractors Association): 
1. Ceiling Systems Handbook. 
2. Acoustic Ceilings: Use and Practice. 
G. ISO 4611 - Plastics - Determination of the Effects of Exposure to Damp Heat, Water 
Spray and Salt Mist. 
H. UL - Fire Resistance Directory. 
I. USFDA (United States Food and Drug Administration). 
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. Shop Drawings: Indicate grid layout and related dimensioning, junctions with other 
work, interrelation of mechanical and electrical items related to system and [________]. 
C. Product Data: Provide data on PVC grid system components and accessories. 
Include the following paragraph for submission of physical samples for selection of finish, colour, surface 
texture, etc. 
D. Grid Samples: Submit [two] [____] samples each, [200] [____] mm ([8] [____] inches) 
long, of grid system [top hanger,] [main runner,] [cross tee,] [wall molding,] and 
[________]. 
1.5 SUBMITTALS FOR INFORMATION 
The following submittals are informational; responsive action by the Consultant is not required. 
A. Section 01 33 00: Submission procedures. 
B. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions:  Indicate special procedures, perimeter 
conditions requiring special attention, and [________]. 






