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Ask the Expert: Installing Fire Rated Downlights

In our latest Ask the Expert video, Scolmore Group’s Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Engagement, explores the correct installation of downlights in domestic situations, answering the question: Do all lights installed in ceilings need to be fire rated?

In this short video, Darren presents two examples – a downlighter without an intumescent strip and one with. He explores common questions Scolmore Group receives, such as: do all downlights need to have built-in fire protection, when can I use them without it, can I use a mixture of both, what are local building control requirements?

Take a look below.

Thanks for your help Darren!

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Be it technical advice, exam worries or on-site solutions, our Ask the Expert section is designed to solve any problems or queries you may have, with our experts on-hand to provide the answers!

Our experts include Darren Staniforth and Jake Green from Scolmore Group, plus a number of technical experts from NAPIT, ECA, Ledvance and Legrand. If you’ve got a burning question, please click here and ask away!