recess lights in a fire rated ceiling

[mkgrady]

When you have a condo above another what kind of old work recess can be installed and still maintain the fire rating between units?

 

[Ponchik]

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=145613&highlight=edward

 

[mkgrady]

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=145613&highlight=edward

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately no name was given to the product in that thread so I don't know what to search for. I'm also having trouble picturing how these things get put in a hole in the ceiling that is just big enough to fit the old work recess. It must be larger than the recess fixture to be placed around it and its junction box.

 

[Ponchik]

These won't work with remodel cans. You probably have to remove part of the ceiling and install new installation cans, put the caps on and close the ceiling. Or instead of the hats you can box the recessed light with 5/8" sheetrock.

 

[mkgrady]

These won't work with remodel cans. You probably have to remove part of the ceiling and install new installation cans, put the caps on and close the ceiling. Or instead of the hats you can box the recessed light with 5/8" sheetrock.

That would be so much extra labor that I could see most people doing without the old work recess lights where the ceiling is fire rated

 

[GBBOLT]

Cans

Cans

Sounds like you already have the holes cut for the cans and got caught by the inspector? If thats the case, you dont have much choice other than cutting the ceiling out

 

[mkgrady]

Sounds like you already have the holes cut for the cans and got caught by the inspector? If thats the case, you dont have much choice other than cutting the ceiling out

Negative. I have not started the work yet. If I have to remove enough ceiling to install fire rated cans and then have the ceiling repaired I doubt the customer will go for the cost. Maybe I will suggest track lights. Not sure what else to suggest.