What seismic performance test reports must engineers review before approving aluminum ceiling installation in seismic zones?

For seismic regions, both component-level and system-level seismic documentation are necessary. Deliver: (a) Seismic qualification reports for suspension systems and connectors showing cyclic performance under displacement demands (per ASCE 7, ASTM E1966 for penetrations or applicable local standards); (b) Dynamic analysis for suspended ceilings indicating mode shapes, natural frequencies, and interaction with non-structural attachments; (c) Connector and clip cyclic fatigue tests demonstrating hysteresis behavior and energy dissipation capability; (d) Anchorage/pull-out testing from actual substrate materials with cyclic loading to reflect in-situ conditions; (e) Detailing for restraint systems, bracing locations, and recommended redundancy to prevent progressive failure during seismic events; (f) Calculations for relative displacements and attachment slip limits, with allowable gaps/tolerances to assure performance without brittle failure; (g) Installation and inspection checklists for seismic anchorage torque, isolation/pad placement, and bracing verification; (h) Manufacturer guidance for post-event inspection and repairability of ceiling modules. All reports should reference seismic design spectra used, include test set-up photos, laboratory accreditations, and be signed by qualified structural/seismic engineers so contractors and design teams can incorporate the system into the building’s non-structural seismic response strategy.