The ceilings in this section are constructed using steel studs as the ceiling joists. Common applications for these ceilings include corridors, above stairwells, and under concrete floors, where unsupported spans are required.

This section contains systems for fire rated ceilings, including fire rated from above only, and fire rated from above and below. Access is required to construct steel stud ceiling systems that are fire rated from above only. If access is from below only, and the ceiling is required to be fire rated from above, a Horizontal Shaft Wall can be used. Refer to section 4.5.2.

For acoustic ceiling systems using steel stud framing refer to section 4.6.1.