Recessed downlights not permitted near loose fill insulation
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:48 pm
Most, if not all, recessed downlights I install regardless of being IC-F or IC-4 rating do not permit being installed anywhere near loose fill insulation
Usually I just scoop it out and clear at least 50mm around the downlight cutout on accordance with Figure 4.7 C
I've just read 4.5.2.3.3 "(e) Where clearances are to be applied (compliance method 4.5.2.3.1(iii))
and bulk thermal insulation is not fixed in position, one of the following
means shall be provided and secured in position to maintain the
clearances:
(i) A barrier complying with AS/NZS 5110.
(ii) A guard complying with AS 3999.
(iii) A barrier or guard constructed of fire-resistant materials."
This makes me feel what I have been doing is non-compliant but curious of any input
What are people using for barriers or guards in this or similar situations?
Usually I just scoop it out and clear at least 50mm around the downlight cutout on accordance with Figure 4.7 C
I've just read 4.5.2.3.3 "(e) Where clearances are to be applied (compliance method 4.5.2.3.1(iii))
and bulk thermal insulation is not fixed in position, one of the following
means shall be provided and secured in position to maintain the
clearances:
(i) A barrier complying with AS/NZS 5110.
(ii) A guard complying with AS 3999.
(iii) A barrier or guard constructed of fire-resistant materials."
This makes me feel what I have been doing is non-compliant but curious of any input
What are people using for barriers or guards in this or similar situations?