if it means that my ceilings compromise the 30 min fire protection.
" which was as written on the building control for the timber framed house we built in 1980. The theory ( and I guess practice ) is that no one is going to hang around in a burning building for a quarter of an hour. ( assuming smoke and / or fire alarms have woken them ).modified 30 minutes ( 15 minutes )
The theory ( and I guess practice ) is that no one is going to hang around in a burning building for a quarter of an hour. ( assuming smoke and / or fire alarms have woken them ).
if it means that my ceilings compromise the 30 min fire protection.
Ceiling speakers, isn't that going to sound like you were sitting under the stage listening to the band instead of being out front listening in the audience. ?
Is the outer casing of the fire resistant material made of metal and does it get hot? I guess it's fine for rockwool insulation to surround such lights?
I thought someone with your extensive electronics background would know that, Bernard?
Fire hoods are generally made from woven fibreglass or similar. Fire rated lights have a metal can on the back.Is the outer casing of the fire resistant material made of metal and does it get hot?
Only if you want them to overheat and fail.I guess it's fine for rockwool insulation to surround such lights?
So how then do you benefit from proper insulation properties in a flat roof if you can insulate above spot lights etc ?
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