When should you use fire- rated downlights , and when you shoul what one do you select from the dozens on the market? For areas outside of these zones (formally known as zone 3), normal rules apply and no IP rating is required. However, when installing bathroom downlights we . The IC (insulation contact) rating is a measure used to determine whether a recessed downlight is suitable to come into contact with building insulation.
The industry standard is for LED downlights to be fire rated. They are designed to be able to keep the integrity of the ceiling, in case of fire, for a .
Anybody could be forgiven for assuming that in order for a downlight to be fire- rated , it must also have a high Ingress-Protection rating. IC-Rated downlights VS Barrier Standard for Recessed lighting. IC rating is essentially a measure used to determine if a recessed downlight is suitable to come into contact with your building insulation or not.
Only rated downlights allow the insulation to abut the luminaire. All others require the insulation to maintain a minimum clearance. Each un- rated downlight will . In Amendment A (NZ Only) of the Luminaire . Continue reading Downlight ratings