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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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    Building Regulations here in NI require the first floor in a 2 storey dwelling house to have an REI of 30mins. R being load bearing capacity, E integrity and I insulation in accordance with a European classification. popping in fire-rated downlights is unlikely to be questioned on the domestic side but one must remember that fire resistance of elements of structure should be tested as a composite. 

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    Building Regulations here in NI require the first floor in a 2 storey dwelling house to have an REI of 30mins. R being load bearing capacity, E integrity and I insulation in accordance with a European classification. popping in fire-rated downlights is unlikely to be questioned on the domestic side but one must remember that fire resistance of elements of structure should be tested as a composite. 

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