Fire rated suspended ceiling

enlighting · Feb 25, 2015

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.

However the main contractor has informed me that I need to fit fire hoods over all of these fittings in order to maintain the 60 minute rating of the ceiling. I have been quoted £18.50 plus vat each for said fire hoods which will add significant cost to this job and reduce my profit considerably.

Has anyone came across a cheaper alternative or perhaps a "fire rated" fitting of equivalent lumen output?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Regards

David

Leesparkykent · Feb 25, 2015

Why don't you just fit the 600x600 fluorescent fittings and get the fire hoods for them? Surely the fluorescent fittings and fire hood will work out the same cost wise or maybe cheaper than The LED equivalent.

enlighting · Feb 25, 2015

Hi Lee,

The LED panel cost is not a concern we would be compensated for any costs with regard to upgrading to LED. The issue lies in the additional fire rating cost.

Leesparkykent · Feb 25, 2015

enlighting said:
Hi Lee,

The LED panel cost is not a concern we would be compensated for any costs with regard to upgrading to LED. The issue lies in the additional fire rating cost.

Are you fitting cat 2 louvres or prismatic panels?