Bets solution to resolve hole behind ceiling light

Alan B:

Hi


Sorry if this is quite a basic question.


I am trying to work out the best way to fill in a hole behind a ceiling light. The light is mounted direct to the ceiling and has multiple lamps mounted on arms, my guess is it weighs between 1kg and 2kg. There has been a hole made behind the mounting to accommodate the connections which would attract a C2 on an EICR, I am trying to work out how best to resolve this.

I could put a hole in the floor above and mount a box above the fitting, but this feels like a lot of effort if it's not required.

I could use fire retardant sealant but this strikes me as a bit messy and wont be good for future maintenance


I was wondering if I could use a circular dry lining box but I am concerned about its weight bearing ability, the ones I have found are rated at 3Kg which is enough for the light fitting I have but I think BS7671 requires a minimum of 5Kg?


I would like to know what others would do and if there is a recommended solution.


Thanks


Alan

 

There must be millions of decorative luminaires screwed to ceilings with just taped up chock blocks above them in the void. As long as the electrical connections are sound and insulated by a Wago type box or other joint box, the luminaire's base should cover the ceiling hole. All is good. Nobody can touch live parts. Or are you saying that the luminaire base plate is smaller than the hole in the ceiling?


Z.

Alan B:

Hi


Sorry if this is quite a basic question.


I am trying to work out the best way to fill in a hole behind a ceiling light. The light is mounted direct to the ceiling and has multiple lamps mounted on arms, my guess is it weighs between 1kg and 2kg. There has been a hole made behind the mounting to accommodate the connections which would attract a C2 on an EICR, I am trying to work out how best to resolve this.

I could put a hole in the floor above and mount a box above the fitting, but this feels like a lot of effort if it's not required.

I could use fire retardant sealant but this strikes me as a bit messy and wont be good for future maintenance


I was wondering if I could use a circular dry lining box but I am concerned about its weight bearing ability, the ones I have found are rated at 3Kg which is enough for the light fitting I have but I think BS7671 requires a minimum of 5Kg?


I would like to know what others would do and if there is a recommended solution.


Thanks


Alan

 

There must be millions of decorative luminaires screwed to ceilings with just taped up chock blocks above them in the void. As long as the electrical connections are sound and insulated by a Wago type box or other joint box, the luminaire's base should cover the ceiling hole. All is good. Nobody can touch live parts. Or are you saying that the luminaire base plate is smaller than the hole in the ceiling?


Z.