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Downlight Regulations

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I am trying to get a definitive answer to a question regarding the regulations on the installation of downlights.


Could you please tell me under what circumstances it is a legal requirement for fire safe downlights to be fitted rather than ordinary downlights. 


I have a top floor flat with ordinary downlights fitted in a false ceiling. They use led bulbs. 


I am concerned that an eicr survey will insist on the downlights being changed. 


There is no accommodation above my flat. 


Would you please be able to advise on this matter 


Many thanks. 

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    No requirement other than to comply with the Building regulations.

    Good practice is - Habitable room/space above? Then you should be restoring the fire rating of the ceiling if holes are made for downlights by fitting fire rated items.

    Building regs also deal with accoustic ratings too, but this is outside the scope of the wiring regulations.

    Personally I fitted fire rated downlights regardless as to whether they are actually required or not, simply because they are easier to install, and you never know if someone will come along later and fit a loft conversion.
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    No requirement other than to comply with the Building regulations.

    Good practice is - Habitable room/space above? Then you should be restoring the fire rating of the ceiling if holes are made for downlights by fitting fire rated items.

    Building regs also deal with accoustic ratings too, but this is outside the scope of the wiring regulations.

    Personally I fitted fire rated downlights regardless as to whether they are actually required or not, simply because they are easier to install, and you never know if someone will come along later and fit a loft conversion.
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