Fire Rated Recess Cans

[Wizard]

We are installing a few recess cans in the lobby of a hotel. Do we need to Fire rated recess cans.

Te engineers at the hotel are suppling basic halo cans. I remember a previous job I did and it called for fire rated cans.

can anyone help me out?

 

[acrwc10]

We are installing a few recess cans in the lobby of a hotel. Do we need to Fire rated recess cans.

Te engineers at the hotel are suppling basic halo cans. I remember a previous job I did and it called for fire rated cans.

can anyone help me out?

Your question is too vague to answer. The lobby may be rated or may not be rated.

 

[goldstar]

The lobby may be rated or may not be rated.

That's the key. You have to determine if the ceiling has a specific fire rating. If so, I don't believe you'll be able to use the std. halo cans. If the engineers insist on using them make sure you get something in writing and that you are held-harmless.

 

[hillbilly1]

They do make “fire rated” plant pots that go over a non rated can.

 

[brantmacga]

Both Cooper & Juno I know make a fire rated recessed housings. Tenmat makes a fire rated tent for recessed housings.

But as others have said check the existing ceiling rating.


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[LarryFine]

Your question is too vague to answer. The lobby may be rated or may not be rated.

Agreed. It's likely that the visible ceiling actually has a structural ceiling above it.