Recessed lights in a residential garage

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No lens recessed light in a garage - is this allowed?? Isn't this an opening in the fire rating?
 

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I think it depends on the rating for the entire assembly not just the trim. Some units may be rated different with different trims, some may not have a fire rating at all.
 
Assuming the state of New Jersey has adopted the IRC or some form of it, see Section R302.5 & R302.6 for some guidance.

As far as the extension cord use goes, you really only have two options.

1. Relocate the receptacle outlet so it is within reach of the supply cord.
2. Contact the manufacturer to see if they have a longer field-installed supply cord that will reach the current receptacle outlet location.


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I agree if there is living space above then that can will be an issue however, regardless of that a recessed can is, IMO, a terrible luminaire for a garage
 
electricguy61 said:
Actually, LED trims in recessed lights work great for "high end" garages. We install them all the time.
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I cant imagine how unless you put a lot in. They only shoot straight down.

Maybe your idea of a high end garage and mine are different. My idea is an very bright workshop, your idea may be a pretty storage area for fancy cars. :)
 
iwire said:
I cant imagine how unless you put a lot in. They only shoot straight down.

Maybe your idea of a high end garage and mine are different. My idea is an very bright workshop, your idea may be a pretty storage area for fancy cars. :)
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They spread the light very well in a 8' or 9' ceiling. But yes, these garages are for pretty cars, not wood working. Like a Tesla's, Porsche's, Mercedes', Jaguar's, Shelby's, etc.
 
electricguy61 said:
They spread the light very well in a 8' or 9' ceiling. But yes, these garages are for pretty cars, not wood working. Like a Tesla's, Porsche's, Mercedes', Jaguar's, Shelby's, etc.
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Totally different scenario and I bet there isn't an overhead door as shown. I did a garage like that. 400 amp service, GraphicEye system with dimming panel, probably about 35 8' tracks and about 75 to 100 track heads. 30' high ceiling with beams at 12 feet where the tracks were placed. I call this a museum not a garage. He had the only zero miles gull wing Mercedes Benz in the world. He had it built from parts he bought at an estate. He couldn't stand not driving so ---- he drove it.:lol:
 
tonype said:
The ceiling is very high - power cord from opener was not long enough. I have seen this in the past. What is the correct way to power a door opener when the OEM power cord is not long enough?
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Both garage door opener warranties NEC art. 110 and would say to move the receptacle closer to the door opener. I have run MC down the iron the opener is mounted with in order to have a recpt close enough to use the cord that comes with the opener.

Full disclosure, I have also put a longer cord on the opener. Not proud of it, not embarrassed either. It just is. I never used an extension cord... that might cause lightning to strike the garage.
 
If ceiling is high enough that an extension cord is needed for door opener to reach the ceiling - then ceiling is high enough to get some coverage out of recessed lights - just would be better coverage with a reflector trim or reflector lamp then with the CFL in the open trim as pictured in the OP.

That CFL in that open trim is probably not accessible (edit : I meant to say acceptable:blink:) in the "high end" or "showroom" type of garage anyway.
 
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