Buck Parrish
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How far does the insulation have to be from a non ic recessed light?
Non IC rated recessed light / insulation
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peter d
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Typically the instructions will specify 3"
stickboy1375
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But if the insulation is required to be there then removing it is just another violation... 
peter d
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stickboy1375 said:But if the insulation is required to be there then removing it is just another violation...
Good point, these cans are only useful on the first floor of a two story dwelling, or a finished basement.
Buck Parrish
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3 in. !! that is what I thought.
3 in. !! that is what I thought.
A boy that works for me just took the sfd test he said it was a 1/4". I thought for sure code required three inches. Any body know where to find that in the code book.
3 in. !! that is what I thought.
A boy that works for me just took the sfd test he said it was a 1/4". I thought for sure code required three inches. Any body know where to find that in the code book.
stickboy1375
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Its not in the code. (at least not the NEC) It would be a light manufacture listing...
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Buck Parrish
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Renovation non IC h-99 small can lights
Renovation non IC h-99 small can lights
Yes, these are the renovation pop in lights.
Renovation non IC h-99 small can lights
Yes, these are the renovation pop in lights.
electricmanscott
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In NEC 410.66(A) (1)
Non Ic requires 1/2" from combustible materials
410.66(A)(2)(B)
Non IC shall not have insulation installed witihin 3"
From '05 NEC. '08 Changes a bit but the idea is the same.
Non Ic requires 1/2" from combustible materials
410.66(A)(2)(B)
Non IC shall not have insulation installed witihin 3"
From '05 NEC. '08 Changes a bit but the idea is the same.
As stated above, other requirements may preclude the use of the non IC cans.
I believe the building codes in the interest of energy conservation, require not only an IC listed, but air tight fixture when going through the building "envelope". I can't recall an air tight fixture that is not also listed as IC.
The days of forming an enclosure with chicken wire are long gone.
FRANK
I believe the building codes in the interest of energy conservation, require not only an IC listed, but air tight fixture when going through the building "envelope". I can't recall an air tight fixture that is not also listed as IC.
The days of forming an enclosure with chicken wire are long gone.
FRANK
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