Effects on Suspended Ceilings / by Shaun Evans

NZS 1170.5 Amendment - Effects on Suspended Ceilings
Ceiling design has changed – the standards committee has made changes to NZS1170.5 the parts loading for ceilings. As a result more ceilings will now need to be designed to Ultimate Limit State (ULS). We asked for clarification from our engineer and here is the response.