I'm cross posting from CI MRc1.2: I see this was partially covered in Jean's discussion but I'm going to see if any of you have any further clarification. We removed a suspended acoustical ceiling in our project except in three offices. On the first floor, rather than installing new SAC (suspended acoustical ceiling) we left the structure exposed and painted it. In a couple of areas we included "clouds" for lighting and acoustical purposes. What do you think...can I count the now exposed area as existing or would it not count because it was previously covered by the SAC? If you think I CAN count it, do you feel I can count the area above the clouds (they are 4'x8') also?

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Tristan Roberts

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Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 02/17/2012 - 21:37

Caroline, I could see either side on this. You are getting rid of and perhaps sending to the landfill the existing ceiling. Also, the structure is potentially already covered under MRc1.1. On the other hand, you're using an existing element and not adding material. On the balance, I think you could go for it, but I could see this getting turned down. Let us know if you get any resolution.

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