While suspended, lay-in ceilings have long been the norm in commercial design, the open-plenum ceiling has become trendy and economical, particularly in office and retail environments. However, ...

While exposed ceilings in office interiors lend a spacious, open feel, this trendy architectural feature has created a new challenge: finding a viable return air path. Plenum ceilings use the area ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What wiring methods are allowed by the Code in spaces above a lay-in ceiling? A. Section 300.22(C) applies to spaces used for air-handling ...