Seismic design of suspended ceilings: What you need to know about the National Construction Code, AS 1170.4 and AS/NZS 2785
Designing for earthquake activity is first and foremost about protecting lives. During an earthquake, debris from a failing ceiling can cause injury or death and block off exits, preventing people from safely escaping the building. In this respect, the design of non-structural building components for seismic loads is equally important as the structure itself.