This section contains a wide range of ceiling solutions that can meet aesthetic, sound insulation and fire protection requirements. These ceiling solutions are for application under a floor and under a roof. They are either directly fixed to joists or are installed to a concealed suspended steel frame.

Most fire rated ceilings as per BCA requirements are rated from below only. For ceilings fire rated from above, or fire rated from above and below refer to sections 4.5.1 and 4.5.2. Exterior ceiling applications have additional requirements, refer to section 3.2 external ceilings. Installation instructions for curved ceilings are in section 4.7.1.

This section includes systems, installation instructions and construction details for general and fire rated ceilings.