Non fire rated down lights

[Midwest]

We have been conned by fire hood manufacturers into buying them, bit like selv fans.

Seems like the manufacturers of down lights, are trying to do the opposite now

 

[jackhammerJIM]

In a house there is no fire compartments and the plasterboard acts as a 30 minute barrier only to allow evacuation of occupants.

Properties that have had a loft conversion can have the loft and the rest of the house as separate fire compartments . 1st floor ceiling over boarded to give 60 min fire rating , any down lights in this ceiling would have to be fire rated .

 

[westward10]

Not sure that is correct, I understand the escape route must be protected.