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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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    Colin Haggett: 
     

    Also that video is 5 years old now, there’s plenty of good robust downlighters available now that are fire rated and are ok to be covered with insulation. 

    Thanks. 

    I‘m aware of insulation contact products, however this is separate to the fire rating integrity. 

    The video from JW suggests that for buildings of 2 levels (ground and first floor), creates a single fire compartment (unless you have a garage). 

    The general “trend” and belief if you like between contractors is to install FRDs in ceilings on the ground floor, but it appears (according to JW) this isn’t required by regulation? 

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    Colin Haggett: 
     

    Also that video is 5 years old now, there’s plenty of good robust downlighters available now that are fire rated and are ok to be covered with insulation. 

    Thanks. 

    I‘m aware of insulation contact products, however this is separate to the fire rating integrity. 

    The video from JW suggests that for buildings of 2 levels (ground and first floor), creates a single fire compartment (unless you have a garage). 

    The general “trend” and belief if you like between contractors is to install FRDs in ceilings on the ground floor, but it appears (according to JW) this isn’t required by regulation? 

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