Although this is an effective method it requires the ceiling space to have boxed out cavities using the same fire rated membrane material to mount the recessed fixtures in.
Fire rated recessed led lights.
This approach adds significant costs and requires extra space above the ceiling plane that may not always be available.
How can a recessed fixture be installed without reducing the fire rating of the floor ceiling assembly.
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Tenmat s fire rated recessed light enclosures ff109 300 and ff109x as well as tenmat s fire rated troffer covers ff130 2 2 and ff130 2 4 have been fire tested by underwriter laboratories ul and carry the cul classification mark for use in the us and canada.
Our fire rated covers are super easy to install over your existing recessed lighting fixtures to pass code requirements.
Fire rated recessed lighting cans housings and covers help reduce the quick spread of fire by blocking the entrance to the housing or covering the recessed can or housing.
The traditional approach is shown in diagram below.
The ff109 300 1 hour fire rated light enclosure is a dome shaped intumescent cover which has been designed to help maintain the integrity of fire rated ceilings when penetrated by standard recessed light fixtures for 60 minutes.