Fire rated suspended ceiling

[enlighting]

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]

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]

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]

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?

 

[enlighting]

Are you fitting cat 2 louvres or prismatic panels?

Prismatic

 

[Leesparkykent]

You can get fire rated prismatic panels for about £10

Ceiling Light Diffusers | 600mm Fire Retardant Light Diffusers

 

[enlighting]

You can get fire rated prismatic panels for about £10

Ceiling Light Diffusers | 600mm Fire Retardant Light Diffusers

Thank you lee that is very interesting, do you know if that would provide BS Standard 476 60 min or equivalent protection?

 

[Leesparkykent]

Thank you lee that is very interesting, do you know if that would provide BS Standard 476 60 min or equivalent protection?

Not to sure mate but definitely worth a call to the wholesaler in the morning IMO. WF do them as well.

http://www.wfsenate.co.uk/media/uploads/8cda0fb777e7e5ad299c33e3289e44b2e953af5f.pdf

 

[enlighting]

A phone call in the morning it is

 

[Leesparkykent]

Just found this.

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