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Likely the same problem in just about every commercial office space with a suspended ceiling
A c3 for me maybe not in an escape route but
Do suspended ceiling tiles carry any form of fire rating?, i doubt it

I see the results of a garage fire where two sets of aluminium stepladders were melted into a little puddle on the floor in no time
So i doubt a ceiling grid would fare any better
 
Likely the same problem in just about every commercial office space with a suspended ceiling
A c3 for me maybe not in an escape route but
Do suspended ceiling tiles carry any form of fire rating?, i doubt it

I see the results of a garage fire where two sets of aluminium stepladders were melted into a little puddle on the floor in no time
So i doubt a ceiling grid would fare any better

Suspended ceilings are often used as a fire barrier.
 
Suspended ceilings are often used as a fire barrier.
Suspended ceilings are rarely used as a fire barrier. It would be very rare to find a fire rated one as they are expensive to install, have to be certified and maintained. Suspended ceilings are normally for aesthetic reasons and the upper ceiling if necessary would be a fire barrier.
 
521.10.202 Wiring systems shall be supported such that they will not be liable to premature collapse in the event of a fire.

Part 2 definitions - Wiring system. An assembly made up of cable or busbars and parts which secure it and, if necessary, enclose the cables and busbars.

Dictionary - Cable

2. an insulated wire or wires having a protective casing and used for transmitting electricity or telecommunication signals.

So that pretty much covers all cables used for power or data transmission. Good luck to any data monkey trying to wiggle out of that one in court.
 

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