I was testing a ground floor property, in a Victorian four storey house with self contained 2/3 bedroom flats.
Single stair case
Ceilings are wood joist with plasterboard.
Inside the ceiling void is insulation supported by chicken wire.
Down lights are installed through out the property, and are open style with halogen lamps.
So not fire rated down lights. I estimate the refurb was done 20 years ago.
Did you have fire rated down lights back then?
My thoughts were that the fittings should be replaced with fire rated versions, but I don't want to cause unnecessary expense to a client if not needed.
I wondered if the insulation / chicken wire in the ceiling void might keep the fire rating of the ceiling intact.
I know rockwool do a fire rated insulation, when installed with chicken wire has a fire barrier properties.
Speaking with them though, any downlight holes would compromise this fire barrier.
I also contacted the local authority building control, with pictures, and explanation.
The response was interesting.
The ceiling is not in compliance with current building regs, but they have no jurisdiction over historical works.
I wonder if they would become involved though, if a fire happened, which spread through the building, through downlights, which were given the OK by an electrician.
So what would you rate this on a EICR.
I read in Napits code breaker book, which they say this should be given a C2.
Would appreciate any thoughts.
Single stair case
Ceilings are wood joist with plasterboard.
Inside the ceiling void is insulation supported by chicken wire.
Down lights are installed through out the property, and are open style with halogen lamps.
So not fire rated down lights. I estimate the refurb was done 20 years ago.
Did you have fire rated down lights back then?
My thoughts were that the fittings should be replaced with fire rated versions, but I don't want to cause unnecessary expense to a client if not needed.
I wondered if the insulation / chicken wire in the ceiling void might keep the fire rating of the ceiling intact.
I know rockwool do a fire rated insulation, when installed with chicken wire has a fire barrier properties.
Speaking with them though, any downlight holes would compromise this fire barrier.
I also contacted the local authority building control, with pictures, and explanation.
The response was interesting.
The ceiling is not in compliance with current building regs, but they have no jurisdiction over historical works.
I wonder if they would become involved though, if a fire happened, which spread through the building, through downlights, which were given the OK by an electrician.
So what would you rate this on a EICR.
I read in Napits code breaker book, which they say this should be given a C2.
Would appreciate any thoughts.
