Fire Hoods / Fire Rated Downlighters

[siroccomanuk]

Hi all, sorry if thsi has been asked before, as I KNOW it is a bit of a grey area. Have just fitted some fire rated downlights in a newly built annex (single storey) LABC have had a fit (new chap) and stated they must also have hoods as well. Now, if i fit the hoods it doubles the expense fro the householder. Would i have been better just fitting standard downlights and hoods?
AND, before you all ask I am Part P registered and have 26 years electrical experience but seem to have got off on the wrong foot with this LABC inspector!

Any advice?

 

[RF Lighting]

//www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:lighting:firehood

 

[Steve]

Fire hoods aren't required full stop. Tell the inspector to re-read his rule book.

 

[siroccomanuk]

Steve - thanks - that was MY interpretation of it. I HATE downlights and always try and talk customers out of them!

Dave