ASTM E1264-08e1

Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This classification is used to classify and aid in the selection of acoustical ceiling products.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers ceiling products that provide acoustical performance and interior finish in buildings. Products used in performance spaces and other special applications may require more detailed specification than provided by this classification.
1.2 This classification classifies acoustical ceilings by type, pattern, and certain ratings for acoustical performance, light reflectance, and fire safety. It does not cover the aspects of acoustical ceilings when used as a component of a system or assembly tested for fire endurance or floor/ceiling sound transmission.
1.3 This classification does not include physical properties, such as structural hardness, friability, sag, linear expansion and contraction, and transverse strength, which may affect the handling, installation, and use of acoustical ceiling products (see Test Methods C367).
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2008
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• Technical Committee: E33 - Building and Environmental Acoustics
• Drafting Committee: E33.04 - Application of Acoustical Materials and Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1264-08 - Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM E1264-14 - Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2014
• Referred By: ASTM E2032-21 - Standard Practice for Extension of Data From Fire Resistance Tests Conducted in Accordance with ASTM E 119
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C634-22 - Standard Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1477-98a(2022) - Standard Test Method for Luminous Reflectance Factor of Acoustical Materials by Use of Integrating-Sphere Reflectometers
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E1264 −08
StandardClassification for
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Acoustical Ceiling Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1264; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—1.4, units of measure statement, was editorially inserted and 3.2.10 and 8.1.2.3 were editorially updated in May
2010.
1. Scope E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials
1.1 This classification covers ceiling products that provide
E413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
acoustical performance and interior finish in buildings. Prod-
E795 Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound
ucts used in performance spaces and other special applications
Absorption Tests
may require more detailed specification than provided by this
E1110 Classification for Determination ofArticulation Class
classification.
E1111 Test Method for Measuring the InterzoneAttenuation
1.2 This classification classifies acoustical ceilings by type,
of Open Office Components
pattern, and certain ratings for acoustical performance, light
E1414 Test Method for Airborne Sound Attenuation Be-
reflectance, and fire safety. It does not cover the aspects of
tween Rooms Sharing a Common Ceiling Plenum
acoustical ceilings when used as a component of a system or
E1477 Test Method for Luminous Reflectance Factor of
assembly tested for fire endurance or floor/ceiling sound
Acoustical Materials by Use of Integrating-Sphere Reflec-
transmission.
tometers
1.3 This classification does not include physical properties,
such as structural hardness, friability, sag, linear expansion and 3. Terminology
contraction, and transverse strength, which may affect the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
handling, installation, and use of acoustical ceiling products
classification, see Terminology C634.
(see Test Methods C367).
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.2.1 acoustical panel—a form of a prefabricated sound
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
absorbing ceiling element used with exposed suspension sys-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tems.
and are not considered standard.
3.2.2 acoustical tile—a form of a prefabricated sound ab-
2. Referenced Documents
sorbing ceiling element used with concealed or semi-exposed
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
suspension systems, stapling, or adhesive bonding.
C367 Test Methods for Strength Properties of Prefabricated
3.2.3 butt—a joint detail for acoustical tile, butt bevel, or
Architectural Acoustical Tile or Lay-In Ceiling Panels
butt square edge, without kerfing of the edges, intended for
C423 Test Method for SoundAbsorption and SoundAbsorp-
adhesive bonding to solid backing.
tion Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
3.2.4 edge and joint detail—various edge and joint details
C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental
are available in accordance with Table 1 and Fig. 1 for
Acoustics
acoustical ceiling products.
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E33 on
3.2.5 excelsior—long, thin wood shavings.
Building and Environmental Acoustics and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee E33.04 on Application of Acoustical Materials and Systems.
3.2.6 fissured pattern—a surface with irregular depressions
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2008. Published September 2008. Originally
of varying lengths, widths, and depths extending below the
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as E1264 – 98(2005).
basic product face.
DOI: 10.1520/E1264-08E01.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.2.7 flush reveal edge—acoustical lay-in panels are in-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
tended for use in direct hung exposed suspension systems with
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. a narrow exposed edge that is flush with the panel face.
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E1264−08
TABLE 1 Edge and Joint Detail, Types I, II, III, IV, VIII, IX, X, XI,
for use where sound absorption is needed and where durable
and XII
and easily maintainable surfaces are a necessity.
Acoustical Unit Edge Detail Joint Detail
3.2.12 mineral base—ceilings composed principally of min-
Tile
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