How to comply with fire regs

[JACKC]

When a hole is drilled in a ceiling for downlights etc I have broken the integrity of the ceiling for fire regs, what or how do you seal aroung fitting to reinstall the fire integrity? Many thanks in anticipation.

 

[Steve]

FIRE HOODS! But only where they are nessecary!!!! Between flats, and garage ceilings!

 

[RF Lighting]

Don't use fire hoods.

They are horrid to fit.

Use the fire rated fittings. Much easier


http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Fire_Rated_Downlights_Lv/index.html

 

[delmel]

Good advice so far. However all the fire rated fittings are a mare, this is due to heat. It is not a regulation unless the dwelling requires a fire rated ceiling. This is not general in individual houses and is a common assumption that its a must.
Many will disagree, but there is no regulation.

 

[JACKC]

So when I drill the holes in the ceiling for the downlights, their is no regulation to stipulate that fire integrity must be maintained and the gaps sealed (unless it is a fire rated ceiling ).

 

[delmel]

So when I drill the holes in the ceiling for the downlights, their is no regulation to stipulate that fire integrity must be maintained and the gaps sealed (unless it is a fire rated ceiling ).

That is correct, certainly as far as i am concerned. I trust this is not a flat or something of that nature. I have them all around my house. Make sure you keep any insulation a good distance from both lamp and if used transformer. The only regulation is for bathroom fittings, which is due to ip ratings within the given zones.

 

[JACKC]

Thanks for all your help as always, no its not in a bathroom, its a bedroom. Loft insulation moved away and I bought some fire hoods.

 

[dingbat]

Loft insulation moved away and I bought some fire hoods.

Ah, so there goes compliance with Regulation L1B.

 

[Steve]

Why did you buy fire hoods? Are you in a flat? You never did tell us.

 

[JACKC]

Not in a flat, garage converted to bedroom and er indoors wanted old light replace with downlighters. Moved away insulation and fitted hoods in case insulation got too hot. I hope this is compliant with any regs that are for ever appearing. What is L1B?

 

[RF Lighting]

Fire hoods do not stop DLs setting fire to things which the DLs are too close to.

They merely maintain the integrity of a fire barrier