Recent content by TheMidge

Point taken, though I packed in being a BCO 22 years ago, and lots has changed since then so I was seeking advice, as well as researching for myself. Anyway, I'd like to think I wasn't the sort of BCO that Holmslaw describes as 'typical untrained irresponsible borough council employee' and...

For anyone following this thread I have just found this interesting document, thought it might be useful to post it here: http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/bc-guidancenote4-downlighters.pdf It appears to be a guidance note issued by LABC and reads like it is aimed at BCO's, even though I'm sure...

I'm really sorry, I'm new to this, I cant see what I said to upset you but I apologise anyway, and I'm grateful for your input.

That would be my situation, no other ventilation to the floor void, and the lamps themselves seal their fixing holes. Of course everyone would agree with that, and this is exactly what I want to establish. The floor is not a compartment floor, so that bit is OK and only a 30 minute...

The position is certainly different for three storey house compared to 2 storey. Many years ago I was a BCO and then the new floor had to be 30mins, and the existing upgraded to that level (usually by puting hardboard over the floorboards if they weren't already T&G) but lights didn't really...

Photo showing rear of cast aluminium LED downlight

I did wonder if 3 storey made a difference. My reading of the Building Regulations is that for 3 storey houses floor integrity and insulation require 30mins (up from 15 mins) and loadbearing capacity stays at 30 mins, but still all are no more than 30mins. Maybe a friendly BCO may see this and...

I have been refurbishing my house and want to install LED downlights at ground floor level. The rewiring is being done by a fully qualified electrician (part p) but I am supplying all the materials. My house is three storey, so no compartment floors and 30mins fire protection required. The LED...