Repositioning non fire rated led kitchen spots.

BS 7671 says that the the structure of the building and the fire safety provisions must not be compromised. 


Cutting a hole in a plaster ceiling compromises the fire safety, not only does it permit the passage of fire it also allows smoke to pass.


In addition it reduces the acoustic insulation and may compromise a vapour barrier.


If the property requires a HMO licence the landlords would have to pay to have the floor coverings lifted over timber floors and have them over boarded with hardboard to stop smoke passing and that’s without any holes in the ceiling for down lights.

BS 7671 says that the the structure of the building and the fire safety provisions must not be compromised. 


Cutting a hole in a plaster ceiling compromises the fire safety, not only does it permit the passage of fire it also allows smoke to pass.


In addition it reduces the acoustic insulation and may compromise a vapour barrier.


If the property requires a HMO licence the landlords would have to pay to have the floor coverings lifted over timber floors and have them over boarded with hardboard to stop smoke passing and that’s without any holes in the ceiling for down lights.