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Apprentice answer

Can HVAC duct be supported from acoustic ceiling grid wires

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No. Ceiling grid wire is not duct support. Remove the tie and hang the duct independently from approved structure.

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Plain-English answer

Acoustic ceiling grid wire is for the ceiling system, not mechanical support. Tying duct to it can pull the grid out of level or bring ceiling tile down.

Remove the unapproved support, protect the ceiling grid, and install independent hanger wire/rod from approved structure per the project support detail.

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The duct/flex at [location] is tied to acoustic ceiling grid wire. I stopped using the grid for support. Do you want independent supports dropped from structure before ceiling close?

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Use this as training guidance. Foreman direction, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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