Strip Llight

[el_scorchio]

In my new property there is a strip light in the kitchen, one like you used to get in schools.

How easy would it be to change this to downlighters.

Pro job or something i can do myself.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Taylortwocities]

You'd need to access teh space in the ceiling above the kitchen. What's above the kitchen?

Any electrical work done in a kitchen is notifiable so, if you're not competent, I'd suggest getting a registered spark in.

www.competentperson.co.uk will give you a list.

 

[el_scorchio]

Ok mate thanks for that, the roof space is above, its a top floor flat.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Glad you said that. You MUST install fire-rated downlights or fit firehoods over the downlights if u are in a multi-occupancy building.

 

[el_scorchio]

really i didnt know that either.

Just thought i could stick em in the loft.

 

[Taylortwocities]

In buildings containing flats or maisonettes, every floor is constructed as a fire compartment floor (unless it is within a maisonette, i.e. between one storey and another within one dwelling) and every wall or ceiling that
separates a flat or a maisonette from any other part of the building is constructed as a fire compartment wall.

If you had a fire in your flat and had made a swiss cheese of the ceiling then a fire would go into the roofspace and spread to other flats.

 

[ColJack]

you're assuming that the loft space covers multiple flats..

in most flats, the loft space is seperated from the neighbouring roof spaces much as a semi detatched is.. brick walls either side.. meaning that your loft is your loft..

i'll post pics tomorrow of a set of flats under construction near where i work..

 

[plugwash]

of course if its an old block it might not have either fire rated ceilings or seperated lofts....