# Remove existing sagging suspended (drop) ceiling and grid in one room (office/bedroom-eligible), approx. 14' x 14' (196 SF). Existing lath-and-plaster ceiling above to remain in place. New ceiling to be framed below it. No removal of ceiling finishes and no structural members exposed.  We will insta

**Score:** 76/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Organization | Remove existing sagging suspended (drop) ceiling and grid in one room (office/bedroom-eligible), approx. 14' x 14' (196 SF). Existing lath-and-plaster ceiling above to remain in place. New ceiling to be framed below it. No removal of ceiling finishes and no structural members exposed.  We will install new 2x6 perimeter framing fastened to existing wall studs and existing ceiling joists. The perimeter will run continuously and tight to the walls on all sides between the existing plaster and the new ceiling. Install 1x3 furring strips at 16" o.c. Install [5/8" Type X] gypsum board ceiling, tape, and finish. No alteration to existing structural members; non-load-bearing ceiling assembly. Install 10-year sealed battery smoke/CO combination alarm in the room and smoke/CO alarm outside the room, per IRC R314/R315 alteration exceptions (no removal of interior finishes). No electrical work included in this scope. Owner occupied home. |
| Filing Date | 2026-11-04 |
| Jurisdiction | MA |
| Locality | 53757970 |
| Classification | Permitting |
| Reported Metric | 250 |
| Dataset Source | Somerville Open Data (nneb-s3f7) |

## Why this score
- Official Somerville Open Data commercial filing (nneb-s3f7)
- Verified organizational registry record
- Recent filing window (2026-11-04)
- Jurisdiction: MA

Source: Somerville Open Data — Applications for Permits and Licenses (nneb-s3f7) (https://data.somervillema.gov/d/nneb-s3f7). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T06:11:40.515Z.
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