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Downlight Safety
Ensuring Compliance and Protection
In the realm of modern construction and home safety, the integrity of a building’s fire barriers is paramount.
The ceiling, acting as a critical line of defence, plays a pivotal role in delaying the onslaught of flames during a fire, safeguarding the transition from one floor to another.
This underscores the necessity of meticulous attention when installing downlights to preserve the ceiling’s fire-resisting capabilities.
Fire-Resistant Ceilings – A Fundamental Requirement
Building regulations stipulate that ceilings must be fashioned from materials, like plasterboard, boasting a fire resistance of at least 30 minutes.
This specification is designed to prevent fire from breaching the ceiling too rapidly.
However, the installation of older or improperly fitted downlights has been identified as a weak link in maintaining these safety standards.
