Recessed lights in a V-A Building

[retire09]

Am I correct in requiring recessed lights in the ceiling of a V-A building to all be 1 HR rated?

This applies to both floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling fixtures.

 

[cda]

why?

not a IBC person, but unless the floor ceiling is required to be rated don't see why adding lights would do it.

Install per manufacture with required clearances?

 

[steveray]

VA...the whole structure is rated.....

why?not a IBC person, but unless the floor ceiling is required to be rated don't see why adding lights would do it.

Install per manufacture with required clearances?

 

[BSSTG]

Am I correct in requiring recessed lights in the ceiling of a V-A building to all be 1 HR rated?This applies to both floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling fixtures.

Greetings,

if the ceiling is rated the fixtures should be rated or other allowances made to maintain ratings. I've seen double ceilings on a number of occasions to deal with the issue. Boxing out around the fixtures is another option commonly used around here.

BSSTG

 

[mtlogcabin]

Is the building sprinkled? If so why? See Table 601 footnote "d" and see if t applies to your project

 

[mtlogcabin]

You can also use these

Fire Rated Light Covers

 

[retire09]

This is an existing I-2 Nursing Home, fully sprinklered and must comply with type V-A construction to meet area limitations. It has 2 layers of 5/8 rock on all the lids with dozens of nonrated can lights and speakers.

 

[cda]

""This is an existing I-2 Nursing Home, fully sprinklered and must comply with type V-A construction to meet area limitations. It has 2 layers of 5/8 rock on all the lids with dozens of nonrated can lights and speakers. """"

the rest of the story

does it also fall under 101???

 

[retire09]

Not that I am aware of. Is that possibly a requirement for the licensing from other authorities?

 

[Yikes]

Also have used these: BPMSelect.com - www.ezbarrier.net/fire-rated-enclosure-certifications/

 

[cda]

Not that I am aware of. Is that possibly a requirement for the licensing from other authorities?

Most fall under fed and maybe state oversight