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  1. T

    Fire rated SWA cable in a residential building

    My question is if the cable (in red) as shown in the picture below from DB-LL to ATS (1 x 4 core x 50mm) is needed to Fire rated or it can be a normal SWA cable? I know that the cables in fire route and the cables leaving from the generator must be fire rated but I am not sure about the specific...
  2. J

    none fire rated recessed lighting!

    Why do people still make none fire rated down-lights? Got to do a quote for a new build where the client wants fittings that are not fire rated. Still waiting for quote from my wholesalers- but doubt they are cheap! Round Trimless Magnetic Downlight -...
  3. FUSEServices

    Tysoft Easy Cert - Confused. Fire rated downlights to minimise build up of heat?

    I need to put an image on but not sure how on here, it's quite limited. I'm just using Tysoft Easy Cert to compose a DEICR and one of the questions refers to using a fire rated downlight to minimise the build-up of heat. That's not what they are for. Every time I see this question it...
  4. Midwest

    Fire Rated LED down lights

    I know this gets done to death, but just some light debate (see what I did there!). Been fervent installer of JCC FGLED down lights, mainly because of push fit connections and ten year warranty. I have used some other manufacturers, Scolmore Inceptor, but mainly JCC. However, recently my...
  5. S

    Confused about whether downlights need to be fire rated or not.

    Hi I'm sure this question has been asked before, but here goes:rolleyes:: I'm thinking about installing down lights in my hallway. This is on the ground floor of my house, and above is the first floor, all of which is my own house. There is no insulation the the ceiling void. So my question...
  6. B

    Recessed Fire Rated Down Lights

    Hi This maybe a daft question but I want to be 100% sure. Do fire rated recessed down lights require Insumescent covers? Or will a 200mm air gap surrounding the fitting suffice? Thanks in advance Regards Soapy
    • bsparkrtd
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    • fire fire rated lights rated recessed
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  7. Soulsurfer

    Fire rated LED downlight vs non fire rated low profile ?

    Hi all I am trying to get some new LED's such as the Elite / Aurora E8's etc.. from local wholesalers to fit into a top floor apartment which has been constructed with each floor and on top floor ( the apartment ) in the metal deck and poured concrete slab into it system, supplier reckons that...
  8. Midwest

    Non fire rated down lights

    Bit bored, so I thought I'd post this. I see that Scholmore Group have just released a non fire rated down light (I know there're others); SCOLMORE GROUP - OVIA LIGHTING | Inceptor Pico, integrated LED downlight - https://www.scolmore.com/products/inceptor-pico/ It seems unusual to introduce...
  9. T

    Fire rated downlights

    Simple question what are the requirements for fitting downlights? Do they need to be fire rated or with a hood or can they be fitted without? This is causing much discussion at work.
  10. B

    Fire rated downlights or not

    Hi I have been to look at some down lights in a basement flat that are not working. There is a mixture of MR16 lv lights and GU10,some of the fittings are fire rated approx 10 of them and another 12 that are not. There is a shop above the flat with another flat above that. So my question is...
  11. D

    EICR Classification Code for downlights that are not fire rated

    Hi Gents Just wanted opinions on the above I know there are various factors that could sway opinion... Customers that have a large house with downlights throughout are not too pleased when you give them a four figure quote to rip out the lot...... Cheers Dave
  12. A

    Fire rated Downlight in Celotex - Please help

    Hi all I am *totally* new to this forum and I'm just looking for some advice on downlights. The downlight has to be installed into Celotex insulation. I have been recommended the Aurora Enlite EN-FD102 Aurora Enlite EN-FD102 GU10 Adjustable Compact Fire Downlight | eBay After speaking to an...
  13. E

    Fire Rated Fixed Downlights for sale. Polished, Brushed, Black nickel, £3.50 each

    Greetings to all Electricians. I have for sale fixed fire rated GU10 good quality downlights. Polished Chrome Brushed Chrome Black Nickel or Black Chrome Antique Brass White Only £3.50 each I am based in Birmingham, Handsworth, B21 area.
    • electricshock
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    • black downlights fire fire rated fixed for sale lighting lights rated sale
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  14. S

    Fire rated db

    Do all new circuits in domestic property now need to be in fire rated db? Only adding one circuit for solar pv?
  15. M

    Non Fire Rated Downlights

    Recently I installed numerous non fire rated Downlights in a property as supplied by the customer, the house was a 2 storey property open plan / open stairwell I had minimal hesitation in installing these with reference to guidance notes 5 which states that a floor of standard construction need...
  16. O

    Fire Rated Downlights - FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    So I was first fixing a bathroom yesterday and the plumber chap has drilled the holes in the ceiling - when I looked up one of the holes I could see that the hole cutter had "kissed" one joist and had just missed another (the house has had a loft conversion hence why the 2nd joist is so close to...
  17. E

    Fire rated suspended ceiling

    Evening all, Could anyone offer any advice with regard to the following: I am currently on a job in which a mezzanine floor has been installed with a suspended ceiling underneath. When I quoted for this job I simply priced to fit standard 600 x 600 recessed fluorescent fittings or LED panels...
  18. Simon-0116

    fire rated or not down lightd

    Looked at job for a builder to put down lights in soffit of a porch, single storey flat roof 2m x 2m. But void is only 80mm deep, told him he should have built it bigger but just says put them down lights in with no covers. My I dea was fireproof down lights, but not enough room. So as its...
  19. P

    fire rated fittings in a new build

    Hi been looking on old posts and one states Fire rated only required if another dwelling is above IE not same property or you break fire barrier in garage ? i went to property 3 years old! and everywhere was mains gu10 non fire rated no fire hoods Its just a 2 storey house but would this comply...
  20. J

    Fire rated LED downlights in shallow void

    Hi there, We're in the middle of a renovation of a flat that we will rent out. We've installed suspended ceilings and have cut outs ready for LED downlights which I have just purchased, however my electrician has just told me that I should have bought fire rated downlights... So my questions...
    • jojay
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    • downlights fire fire rated led lighting lights rated
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice

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