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Fire Rated Recessed Downlights For Kitchens

Have a browse through our hand-picked selection of fire-rated recessed downlights.

If the question in your head is, "Do I need fire rated downlights?" or, "Do I need fire rated and acoustic downlights?" do scroll down to our Tips and Advice guidance at the bottom of this page.

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Items 1 to 24 of 30.
Dimmable IP65 Fire-rated LED Downlight: Budget-Friendly GU10 AlternativeDimmable IP65 Fire-rated LED Downlight: Budget-Friendly GU10 Alternative

Dimmable IP65 Fire-rated LED Downlight: Budget-Friendly GU10 Alternative

5 Options
£14.40
CCT switchable white 3000/4000/5500°k. White Bezel Incl - Optional Bezels Available
IP65 Fire Rated LED Downlight: Adjustable Wattages & CCTsIP65 Fire Rated LED Downlight: Adjustable Wattages & CCTs

IP65 Fire Rated LED Downlight: Adjustable Wattages & CCTs

7 Options
£14.90
Customise Your Lighting: Selectable Intensity & Colour Temperatures
High Lumen Fixed Low Profile IP65 Advanced LED Fire Rated Downlight - Switched CCT High Lumen Fixed Low Profile IP65 Advanced LED Fire Rated Downlight - Switched CCT

High Lumen Fixed Low Profile IP65 Advanced LED Fire Rated Downlight - Switched CCT

6 Options
£31.65
Dimmable COB LED Recessed downlight - Soft, Warm, Neutral or Cool White at Flick of a Switch
Adjustable Square Trimless Fire Rated GU10 DownlightAdjustable Square Trimless Fire Rated GU10 Downlight

Adjustable Square Trimless Fire Rated GU10 Downlight

 
£32.40
For Any Ceiling Depth - Ceiling Must Be Skimmed
Straight-To-Mains Oversize Adjustable Fire-Rated Downlight for GU10 LampStraight-To-Mains Oversize Adjustable Fire-Rated Downlight for GU10 Lamp

Straight-To-Mains Oversize Adjustable Fire-Rated Downlight for GU10 Lamp

5 Options
£38.40
Replace 12v or R63 and R80 Downlights with Fire Rated Downlight
Fire Rated Double Lamp Adjustable Interior Downlight for GU10 LampsFire Rated Double Lamp Adjustable Interior Downlight for GU10 Lamps

Fire Rated Double Lamp Adjustable Interior Downlight for GU10 Lamps

 
£64.00
Independently Adjustable and Easy to Relamp from Below
Adjustable Round Trimless Fire Rated GU10 DownlightAdjustable Round Trimless Fire Rated GU10 Downlight

Adjustable Round Trimless Fire Rated GU10 Downlight

 
£84.50
For Any Ceiling Depth - Ceiling Must Be Skimmed
Fixed Trimless Fire-Rated GU10 DownlightFixed Trimless Fire-Rated GU10 Downlight

Fixed Trimless Fire-Rated GU10 Downlight

 
£22.50
For Any Ceiling Depth - Ceiling Must Be Skimmed
Industrial Chic Downlight - Marine DesignIndustrial Chic Downlight - Marine Design

Industrial Chic Downlight - Marine Design

 
£26.40
Galvanised Steel With Caged Detailing
Low-Glare LED Downlight -  Fire-Rated, Dimmable & IP65 - White, Chrome or NickelLow-Glare LED Downlight -  Fire-Rated, Dimmable & IP65 - White, Chrome or Nickel

Low-Glare LED Downlight - Fire-Rated, Dimmable & IP65 - White, Chrome or Nickel

6 Options
£36.30
Warm or Cool White Light with a Choice of Bezel Colours
Adjustable LED Replacement Downlight for Old R63 & R80 Recessed Lights Adjustable LED Replacement Downlight for Old R63 & R80 Recessed Lights

Adjustable LED Replacement Downlight for Old R63 & R80 Recessed Lights

3 Options
£69.00
Fire Rated, IP65, CCT Colour Adjustable, Switchable Output & Fits Holes Up To 130mm
Low-Profile Fire-Rated Downlight for GU10 Bulbs with Depth of 70mmLow-Profile Fire-Rated Downlight for GU10 Bulbs with Depth of 70mm

Low-Profile Fire-Rated Downlight for GU10 Bulbs with Depth of 70mm

13 Options
£7.00
Choose from Fixed, Tilt or IP65 Rated Options for Added Flexibility
Shallow IP65 Fire Rated GU10 Downlight - Round or SquareShallow IP65 Fire Rated GU10 Downlight - Round or Square

Shallow IP65 Fire Rated GU10 Downlight - Round or Square

7 Options
£11.90
Black or White Matt Painted, Polished Chrome or Brushed Chrome Metal Finishes
Fire Rated Mains Square Adjustable Downlight Fire Rated Mains Square Adjustable Downlight

Fire Rated Mains Square Adjustable Downlight

2 Options
£17.44
Available in Brushed Aluminium or White
Matt White LED Fire Rated Downlight - IP65 RatedMatt White LED Fire Rated Downlight - IP65 Rated

Matt White LED Fire Rated Downlight - IP65 Rated

2 Options
£17.97
Supplied with a Wide 60º Lens
Low Glare Fire Rated IP65 Downlight for GU10 BulbsLow Glare Fire Rated IP65 Downlight for GU10 Bulbs

Low Glare Fire Rated IP65 Downlight for GU10 Bulbs

 
£19.00
Cast Alloy Construction in Matt White Finish
COB LED Recessed Spot Light - Fire Rated COB LED Recessed Spot Light - Fire Rated

COB LED Recessed Spot Light - Fire Rated

4 Options
£23.10
6 Watt - IP65 Rated - Optional Rings
Shallow CCT IC and Fire Rated IP65 DownlightShallow CCT IC and Fire Rated IP65 Downlight

Shallow CCT IC and Fire Rated IP65 Downlight

4 Options
£24.10
3000k, 4200k or 6000k
Adjustable Fire-Rated LED Downlight - Clip On BezelsAdjustable Fire-Rated LED Downlight - Clip On Bezels

Adjustable Fire-Rated LED Downlight - Clip On Bezels

7 Options
£29.00
Dimmable - Choose from 5 Bezel Options
Adjustable Low Profile LED Downlight Fire & IC RatedAdjustable Low Profile LED Downlight Fire & IC Rated

Adjustable Low Profile LED Downlight Fire & IC Rated

5 Options
£34.60
Warm LEDs with a Choice of Coloured Bezels
IP65 Round Fire Rated LED Downlight - White or BlackIP65 Round Fire Rated LED Downlight - White or Black

IP65 Round Fire Rated LED Downlight - White or Black

4 Options
£36.00
Offered in 3000k or 4000k Colour Temperatures
IP44 Adjustable Fire Rated LED Downlight - Matt Black or White Adjustable Colour and OutputIP44 Adjustable Fire Rated LED Downlight - Matt Black or White Adjustable Colour and Output

IP44 Adjustable Fire Rated LED Downlight - Matt Black or White Adjustable Colour and Output

2 Options
£38.40
60° Beam Angle & 360 Degree Rotation - Dimmable
Low Profile LED Fire Rated Downlight IP65 & IC RatedLow Profile LED Fire Rated Downlight IP65 & IC Rated

Low Profile LED Fire Rated Downlight IP65 & IC Rated

6 Options
£40.15
Warm white - 3000°k LEDs - Choice of Bezel Colour
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Fire Rated Recessed Downlights For Kitchens - Tips and Advice

What is the background of fire-rated recessed downlights and why do they exist?
When cutting holes into your ceiling to install downlights, you are effectively creating a route by which a fire could enter the ceiling and potentially lead to damage of the building's internal structure. Fire-rated downlights provide 90 minutes (or more) protection from fire entering the ceiling cavity. 

Do I need fire rated downlights?
Some suggest that downlights installed into a building with timber joists should be fire rated to protect the structure. The ESC (Electrical Safety Council) recommends fire rated downlights throughout domestic properties but it is not a requirement, and poorly installed lighting of any type can cause more issues than it solves. Often fire rated downlights and fire protection is not necessary. 


Think about your own safety and the safety of the people around you.
Here are our recommendations... take a look at the ceiling or cut a hole:

If it has a double layer of plasterboard, it’s either a fire rated "compartment" or it is there to reduce noise. You must use a fire hood, or install a fire rated (or fire and acoustic) downlight.

If it is single layer of plasterboard coated in white paper it is not providing a fire compartment and you do not need to use fire-rated downlights.

If it is single layer of plasterboard coated in pink paper it is fire rated plasterboard and you must or install a fire rated (or fire and acoustic) downlight.

Also, consider these points:

If you are putting lights in an integral garage with accommodation above - use a fire hood or fire rated downlight.

If you live in a 3-storey house (especially with only one flight of stairs) - use fire hoods or fire rated downlights.

If you live in a conversion i.e., a larger Victorian or Edwardian house that has been converted into flats - use a fire hood or fire-rated downlight if there is a separate dwelling above your accommodation and hope, if you have neighbours below, that they use fire hoods or fire rated downlights too.

This is not an exhaustive list, there are other areas where you could use fire hoods or fire rated downlights. But here are some spaces where they are not normally required... Bathrooms, bedrooms, and other spaces with only the roof space (loft) above them. Hallways - if there is no fire door between levels in a house there is no fire compartment. It is laughable to suggest that fire will wait to burn through a downlight when it could simply rush up the stairs!

Lastly a very important note:
Fire-rated downlights are not designed for use in hot areas or for use in insulation. Be clear about this point! If your roof structure is plasterboard with bonded rigid phenolic or urethane insulation (i.e. Kingspan) you cannot cut a hole through the plasterboard and insulation and install a downlight. The heat from lamps has nowhere to go and will "cook" the fitting, wiring and insulation and create a fire hazard through short circuit or combustion of other materials. In this type of installation, you should cut a void at least 200mm² square in the insulation (300mm² for fittings where a driver needs to be in the void). If you do not want to cut a big void in your insulation your only choice is an insulation safe fire-rated downlight. 90-minute fire rating Part E Acoustic Compliant Tested to BS476 Part 23 Ventilated to reduce heat build-up.