IC rated recessed can
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(1) Non-Type IC. A recessed luminaire that is not identified
for contact with insulation shall have all recessed parts
spaced not less than 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) from combustible materials.
The points of support and the trim finishing off the
openings in the ceiling, wall, or other finished surface shall
be permitted to be in contact with combustible materials.
(2) Type IC. A recessed luminaire that is identified for
contact with insulation, Type IC, shall be permitted to be in
contact with combustible materials at recessed parts, points
of support, and portions passing through or finishing off the
opening in the building structure.
(B) Installation. Thermal insulation shall not be installed
above a recessed luminaire or within 75 mm (3 in.) of the
recessed luminaire’s enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast,
transformer, LED driver, or power supply unless the
luminaire is identified as Type IC for insulation contact.
for contact with insulation shall have all recessed parts
spaced not less than 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) from combustible materials.
The points of support and the trim finishing off the
openings in the ceiling, wall, or other finished surface shall
be permitted to be in contact with combustible materials.
(2) Type IC. A recessed luminaire that is identified for
contact with insulation, Type IC, shall be permitted to be in
contact with combustible materials at recessed parts, points
of support, and portions passing through or finishing off the
opening in the building structure.
(B) Installation. Thermal insulation shall not be installed
above a recessed luminaire or within 75 mm (3 in.) of the
recessed luminaire’s enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast,
transformer, LED driver, or power supply unless the
luminaire is identified as Type IC for insulation contact.
Coppersmith
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- Tampa, FL, USA
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- Electrical Contractor
The owner may replace the LED trim with a halogen lamp at a later date so you have to follow the rules for IC/non-IC.
blkmagik21
Senior Member
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- Kennewick
IC rated recessed can
I haven't seen a can light from a reputable supplier for led only that wasn't IC rated. Now I have however seen quite a few non ic rated cans that had an Edison base lamp holder in them. I think that the reason is because you can still install a high heat lamp. But the ones with the orange led connector can only be used for led lamps. That is of course unless someone re wires it but then at that point it doesn't even still hold its UL listing anymore.
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I haven't seen a can light from a reputable supplier for led only that wasn't IC rated. Now I have however seen quite a few non ic rated cans that had an Edison base lamp holder in them. I think that the reason is because you can still install a high heat lamp. But the ones with the orange led connector can only be used for led lamps. That is of course unless someone re wires it but then at that point it doesn't even still hold its UL listing anymore.
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