Fire rated recessed lights

These are being prescribed by more and more electricians who are concerned that UK building regulations require there use in many locations... just to be on the safe side.


90 Min IP65 Fire Rated Downlight Polished Chrome or White Bezel
From £10.35 inc VAT


90 Min Tilt Fire Rated Downlight - White Mains GU10 and 12v Versions
From £12.25 inc VAT


90 Min Tilt Fire Rated Downlight - Satin Silver Mains GU10 and 12v Versions
From £12.95 inc VAT


90 Min Tilt Fire Rated Downlight - Chrome Mains GU10 and 12v Versions
From £12.95 inc VAT


90 Min Fixed Fire Rated Downlight - White Mains GU10 and 12v Versions
From £10.75 inc VAT


90 Min Fixed Fire Rated Downlight - Chrome Mains GU10 and 12v Versions
From £11.35 inc VAT


90 Min Fixed Fire Rated Downlight - Satin Silver Mains GU10 and 12v Versions
From £11.35 inc VAT


100 min. Fire rated tilt downlight 12v
From £9.40 inc VAT

The thought is that if you cut a hole in the ceiling it provides a route for fire enter the ceiling void and may lead to damage of the supporting structure.
These fire rated downlights give 90 minutes or more protection reinforcing the fire protection and that's why they are used. More often than not fire rated downlights and fire protection is not necessary. The ECA website has an opinion we tend to agree with view their answer here

90 minute fire rating
Part E Acoustic Compliant
Tested to BS476 Part 23
Ventilated to reduce heat build up
Prevents fire from penetrating the ceiling void and retains ceiling's fire protection integrity.