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Downlight Regulations

Former Community Member over 4 years ago

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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0 Former Community Member over 4 years ago

Thanks for the reply. The eicr has come back with C2 for the downlights as they are not fire safe.

They are installed in a pine clad false ceiling which is below the original lath and plaster ceiling. Above that is the roof space.

I am concerned that the eicr inspector is trying to generate work as he is already quoting for the remedial work.

He is also saying that the plastic consumer unit (12 years old) needs to be replaced with a metal one... Another C2.

Thanks again.
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0 Former Community Member over 4 years ago

Thanks for the reply. The eicr has come back with C2 for the downlights as they are not fire safe.

They are installed in a pine clad false ceiling which is below the original lath and plaster ceiling. Above that is the roof space.

I am concerned that the eicr inspector is trying to generate work as he is already quoting for the remedial work.

He is also saying that the plastic consumer unit (12 years old) needs to be replaced with a metal one... Another C2.

Thanks again.
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