Drop Ceiling Panels Used To Insulate Attic?

[dtontarski]

This is a first for me - the homeowner has installed what appears to be insulated drop ceiling panels in the attic on top of a couple layers of batt insulation (both with vapor retarding facings).

Other than the multiple vapor retarders and the chance of this trapping moisture, does this pose a fire safety hazard? Are the white facings on these panels combustible?

Is there some rule or some code that prevents this use of these panels?

Any facts or insights would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave Tontarski

Advanced Home Awareness Home Inspections

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[RickSab]

Those old tiles appear to be plastic coated so they can also trap vapor. They also have no fire rating. and probable don't contribute much to R value. I'd cal out the whole insulation job as a problem.

Rick

[Chad Fabry]

It doesn't bother me.

[dtontarski]

Thanks guys