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Fire rated downlights and building regs

vantech

Hi,

What are everyone’s thoughts on this video about fire rated downlights and their necessity in 2 level domestic dwellings? 

JW has explained the reasons as to why they are apparently not required for certain installations, and this actually goes against what most manufacturers / wholesalers would tell you. 

YouTube video should be linked to this post. 

https://youtu.be/a7r59TpuBeo

Thoughts? 

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    I was always under the impression that a typical 2 storey house had no fire compartments.  They aren't required to have fire doors at the top or bottom of the stairs.  In which case, fire coming up through the floors is the least of your worries if downstairs is on fire and you're upstairs.

    Once you go to 3 storeys, including loft conversions, then fire regulations are more strict.

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    I was always under the impression that a typical 2 storey house had no fire compartments.  They aren't required to have fire doors at the top or bottom of the stairs.  In which case, fire coming up through the floors is the least of your worries if downstairs is on fire and you're upstairs.

    Once you go to 3 storeys, including loft conversions, then fire regulations are more strict.

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