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Seismic RX Code Compliant Solution

Suspension Systems ICC-ESR-1308
ESR-1308 Lists Specific Components and Method of Installation
The performance of the Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System is based on a specific combination of components and method of installation. Other manufacturersw components and installation methods were not tested and are not covered in this evaluation. Substitution of other components puts the system at risk and is not allowed by this ESR report.

Key Selection Attributes

Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System Saves Time and Money IBC Category C:  Easier to square the system by installing tight to adjacent walls  Tighter, more secure installation  Eliminate stabilizer bars IBC Category D, E, F:  Reduce material costs by using 7/8" molding Eliminate stabilizer bars  Eliminate installation hassles from 2" wall molding ICC-ES Recognizes the Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System as a Code Compliant Solution The independent and expert evaluation and confirmation by ICC-ES provides the code official with proven evidence supporting the Armstrong Seismic Rx Suspension System as a code-compliant alternative design to current IBC requirements.

Components:

7/8"

3/8"

Select a component from each section (A, B and C). Design A. Suspension Systems Categories D, E and F PRELUDE XL 15/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty PRELUDE XL Fire Guard 15/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty PRELUDE XL 15/16" Environmental Tee System Heavy-duty SILHOUETTE XL 1/4" Reveal 9/16" Bolt Slot System Heavy-duty SILHOUETTE XL 1/8" Reveal 9/16" Bolt Slot System Heavy-duty SUPRAFINE XL 9/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty SUPRAFINE XL Fire Guard 9/16" Exposed Tee System Heavy-duty INTERLUDE XL 9/16" Dimensional Tee System Heavy-duty AL PRELUDE PLUS XL 15/16" Environmental Tee System SONATA 9/16" Dimensional Tee System SS PRELUDE PLUS XL 15/16" Environmental Tee System

Design Category C Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty Intermediate-duty

All Design Categories:

B. Components: 1. A   ngle molding: hemmed with prefinished exposed flanges (A) (B) Item # Length Flange Height B 7800 144" 7/8" 7/8" 7802 120" 7/8" 7/8" 7803 144" 7/8" 7/8" 7809 144" 15/16" 15/16" HD7801 120" 7/8" 7/8" 780036 144" 7/8" 7/8" (A) (B) (C) Item # Length Flange Height Reveal 7823 120" 2" 1-1/4" 3/4"

7804PER 6/17/98

2a. S  hadow molding: hemmed with prefinished exposed flanges

B C A

2b. S  hadow Molding (Compatible with BERC and BERC 2)

7877 7878 7897

120" 15/16" 15/16" 120" 15/16" 15/16" 120" 15/16" 15/16"

1/4" 3/8" 1/2"

Note: Shadow molding can be rotated to be used with either flange

shadow molding
BERC2, AL BERC2

C. Accessories: . B 3  eam End Retaining Clip joins main beam or cross tee to wall molding and web of grid with no visible pop rivets

BERC BERC BERC2 AL BERC2

7804PRO1/3/98
Angle Molding Armstrong AL BERC2

NOTE: It is REQUIRED to attach a screw through the ALBERC2 into the wall molding as shown.

Please visit www.icc-es.org for a copy of the ESR report.

Seismic RX Code Compliant Solution

Suspension Systems ICC-ESR-1308

Category D, E, F
Attached Wall
BERC2 with Seismic Shadow Molding
8" Max. 8" Max.

Attached Wall

BERC2 with Angle Molding

OR

Pop Rivets with Angle Molding

B
8" Max.

B or P

B or P

B or P

7/8" 7/8"
Tight Screw BERC2

7/8"

Angle Molding 7878

Pop Rivet

Unattached Wall

Unattached Wall
BERC2 with Seismic Shadow Molding BERC2 with Angle Molding
8" Max.

B 2' o.c. B X B B Unattached Wall X B

Screw recommended but optional Silhouette Main Beam BERC2 Shadow Molding 7877

Screw optional

7/8"

3/4"

X Hanger Wire B BERC or BERC2 Clip P Pop Rivets

Category C
BERC BERC2
B B

Tight Wall B Main Beam B X X B Main Beam

Tight screw

Tight screw

7/8"

7/8"

Tight Wall

Tight Wall
B Tight Wall X Cross Tee B Cross Tee B X X X

BERC

BERC2

B
3/8"

3/8" 7/8"

7/8"

2' o.c. B X B B X B

Clearance Wall

Clearance Wall

3/8" Clearance Wall

To download CAD drawing details go to armstrong.com/seismic NOTE: For complete seismic installation requirements contact TechLine

X Hanger Wire B BERC or BERC2 Clip

TechLineSM /  1 877 ARMSTRONG 1 877 276 7876 armstrong.com/suspensionsytems

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