Fire hoods on recessed lights

[GLENNSPARK]

As electricians we can not be responsible to determine this surely it a building regs issue, I fit fire rated models as a matter of course now though with LED lamps if possible. LED's have a lower heat output and save money after the original install cost so IMO safer and more Energy efficient.

yes and as electricians its our duty to ensure that any works we carry out is not detrimental to the integrity of the building and persons and/or livestock......this includes fire.....

 

[rattlehead85]

This shouldn't even be up for debate. Refer to table 1 page 9 of Best Practice Guide 5 issued by the IET. It tells you in black and white whete you need to fit these. You will find that unless the floorboards and of a certain construction and the joists of a specific thickness you will need to fit them.

 

[adammid]

Murdoch well done for the smart arse comment, I was implying the building regs not the BS7671.

 

[Octopus]

Murdoch well done for the smart arse comment, I was implying the building regs not the BS7671.

You were not very clear were you!! As you say you were "implying" and you'll see that my posts include the comment about us "not being mind readers"

 

[Robert Turnbull]

I thought it was if any dwelling above you needed to retain the fire integrity of the ceiling

As electricians we can not be responsible to determine this surely it a building regs issue, I fit fire rated models as a matter of course now though with LED lamps if possible. LED's have a lower heat output and save money after the original install cost so IMO safer and more Energy efficient.

Its part of your duty to consider any building regs that are affected by the work to are undertaking.