Downlighters in solid insulation in a warm deck roof

[big willie]

We have been asked to install downlighters in 100mm insulation below a air ventilation space in a warm deck roof. Our concerns are as follows;--

We could use led luminaires but some future occupant may change these for halogen resulting in fire damage

The building inspector is not going to be happy as the holes for the lights will compromise the thermal resistance of the ceiling and will even cause draughts

Has anyone got any ideas

Thanks

 

[stevethesparks]

Have a look at the fire rated aurora range that will accept the cage on top specifically for mounting within insulation.

 

[Leesparkykent]

In this situation I think the only real options would be to have a suspended ceiling or not install downlights as I cant see building control being happy.

 

[ruston]

Especially if it is a new build, drop the ceiling to accommodate the design.of the lighting from the outset.
It always seems the lighting/ electrics that is not given due consideration.

 

[amlu]

track lighting system?

 

[Richard Burns]

LED flat panel lights?

The insulation clearance does not need to be so great, though it does need clearance as does the transformer, but you would not have to penetrate the insulation.

 

[ruston]

LED flat panel lights?
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The insulation clearance does not need to be so great, though it does need clearance as does the transformer, but you would not have to penetrate the insulation.

I have to say I have been slow to succumb to led's, but a friend of mine asked me to fit two of those in a corridor.
In all honesty they are outstanding in that situation, they light rendition is quite pleasing , and not harsh.

I am thinking of using them (smaller version) in place of the downlighters in the periphery of his showroom.