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3" False ceilings (DOB Code?)

Started by TycoDTX
over 6 years ago
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Member since: Oct 2018
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Hello. I have a condo with a concrete ceiling. I'm looking to create a false ceiling with drywall sheets about 3" in height and install lighting because I don't want to see the pipes and wiring and such, maybe do ultra thin recessed lighting. Is there any code for a ceiling like this?
Response by 300_mercer
over 6 years ago
Posts: 10539
Member since: Feb 2007

No code against it as long as the final ceiling height is adequate. However, you may just want to create soffit around the perimeter of the room to keep your existing ceiling height.

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Response by Anton
over 6 years ago
Posts: 507
Member since: May 2019

TycoDTX, you need to get all kinds of permits, filings, alteration agreement, license and insurance for the electrician, tips for building staff, and much more sh1ts

even if you just want to install a light bulk,
you still need to go through all of these

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Response by Primer05
over 6 years ago
Posts: 2103
Member since: Jul 2009

Tyvco,

You can drop your ceilings roughly 2" and use ultra Slim lighting, we do it every

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