Surface Mounted Luminaire

[jbolen]

I have some light fixtures with electronic ballast mounted on a wood ceiling.

Do they have to be space off of the ceiling.

Please give code reference if it exists.

 

[roger]

110.3(B)

Roger

 

[don_resqcapt19]

From the UL Guide Information for Fluorescent Surface Mounted Luminaires

All ceiling- and wall-mounted luminaires are acceptable for mounting on an insulated ceiling or wall. Exceptions: (1) luminaires obviously not designed for ceiling use or if marked "WALL MOUNT ONLY" are not acceptable for mounting on ceilings, and (2) luminaires marked "NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE ONLY."