Standard Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 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.

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Designation:E1264 −14
Standard Classification for
1
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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope E413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
E795 Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound
1.1 This classification covers ceiling products that provide
Absorption Tests
acoustical performance and interior finish in buildings. Prod-
E1110 Classification for Determination ofArticulation Class
ucts used in performance spaces and other special applications
E1111 Test Method for Measuring the InterzoneAttenuation
may require more detailed specification than provided by this
of Open Office Components
classification.
E1414 Test Method for Airborne Sound Attenuation Be-
1.2 This classification classifies acoustical ceilings by type,
tween Rooms Sharing a Common Ceiling Plenum
pattern, and certain ratings for acoustical performance, light
E1477 Test Method for Luminous Reflectance Factor of
reflectance, and fire safety. It does not cover the aspects of
Acoustical Materials by Use of Integrating-Sphere Reflec-
acoustical ceilings when used as a component of a system or
tometers
assembly tested for fire endurance or floor/ceiling sound
transmission.
3. Terminology
1.3 This classification does not include physical properties,
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
such as structural hardness, friability, sag, linear expansion and
classification, see Terminology C634.
contraction, and transverse strength, which may affect the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
handling, installation, and use of acoustical ceiling products
3.2.1 acoustical panel—a form of a prefabricated sound
(see Test Methods C367).
absorbing ceiling element used with exposed suspension sys-
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
tems.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.2 acoustical tile—a form of a prefabricated sound ab-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. sorbing ceiling element used with concealed or semi-exposed
suspension systems, stapling, or adhesive bonding.
2. Referenced Documents
3.2.3 butt—a joint detail for acoustical tile, butt bevel, or
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
butt square edge, without kerfing of the edges, intended for
C367 Test Methods for Strength Properties of Prefabricated
adhesive bonding to solid backing.
Architectural Acoustical Tile or Lay-In Ceiling Panels
3.2.4 edge and joint detail—various edge and joint details
C423 Test Method for SoundAbsorption and SoundAbsorp-
are available in accordance with Table 1 and Fig. 1 for
tion Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
acoustical ceiling products.
C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental
Acoustics 3.2.5 excelsior—long, thin wood shavings.
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
3.2.6 fissured pattern—a surface with irregular depressions
Building Materials
of varying lengths, widths, and depths extending below the
basic product face.
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E33 on
3.2.7 flush reveal edge—acoustical lay-in panels are in-
Building and Environmental Acoustics and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
tended for use in direct hung exposed suspension systems with
mittee E33.04 on Application of Acoustical Materials and Systems.
a narrow exposed edge that is flush with the panel face.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014. Published January 2015. Originally
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approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1264 – 08 . DOI:
3.2.8 glass fiber base—ceilings composed principally of
10.1520/E1264-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or glass in fiber form with appropriate binders.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.9 kerfed and rabbeted—joint detail for acoustical tile.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Tile with kerfed and rabbeted edges on all four sides, with or
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TABLE 1 Edge and Joint Detail, Types I, II, III, IV, VIII, IX, X, XI,
3.2.13 reveal edge—acoustical lay-in panels with step-down
and XII
edge are intended for use in direct hung exposed suspension
Acoust
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of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: E1264 − 08 E1264 − 14
Standard Classification for
1
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 U.S. 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
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C367 Test Methods for Strength Properties of Prefabricated Architectural Acoustical Tile or Lay-In Ceiling Panels
C423 Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
E795 Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
E1110 Classification for Determination of Articulation Class
E1111 Test Method for Measuring the Interzone Attenuation of Open Office Components
E1414 Test Method for Airborne Sound Attenuation Between Rooms Sharing a Common Ceiling Plenum
E1477 Test Method for Luminous Reflectance Factor of Acoustical Materials by Use of Integrating-Sphere Reflectometers
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this classification, see Terminology C634.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 acoustical panel—a form of a prefabricated sound absorbing ceiling element used with exposed suspension systems.
3.2.2 acoustical tile—a form of a prefabricated sound absorbing ceiling element used with concealed or semi-exposed
suspension systems, stapling, or adhesive bonding.
3.2.3 butt—a joint detail for acoustical tile, butt bevel, or butt square edge, without kerfing of the edges, intended for adhesive
bonding to solid backing.
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E33 on Building and Environmental Acoustics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E33.04
on Application of Acoustical Materials and Systems.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2008Oct. 1, 2014. Published September 2008January 2015. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 19982008
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as E1264 – 98E1264 – 08 (2005). DOI: 10.1520/E1264-08E01.10.1520/E1264-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.2.4 edge and joint detail—various edge and joint details are available in accordance with Table 1 and Fig. 1 for acoustical
ceiling products.
3.2.5 excelsior—long, thin wood shavings.
3.2.6 fissured pattern—a surface with irregular depressions of varying lengths, widths, and depths extending below the basic
product face.
3.2.7 flush reveal edge—acoustical lay-in panels are intended for use in direct hung exposed suspension systems with a
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