2008-03-28
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, concerning Part P and recessed downlights – why there are no fire hoods, is answered by Intertek:
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Question: I install many recessed downlights to Part P (ie, fire hoods). I recently went to view some brand new houses in Crawley - a large estate. I had to peep just to find out that these houses did not have fire hoods. How can a large major builder get away with this? What is the point of having building inspectors if they don't check for these? Answer: It depends upon the design and construction of the building or the design of the downlighters.
It's possible that the ceiling in which the downlighters are mounted is not a fire barrier. Also, some downlighter designs do not need hoods because they are designed to maintain the fire barrier without the need for a hood.
To see many more Q & A in Voltimum UK's Experts Area, please click on the link: http://www.voltimum.co.uk/consult.php?universe=consult.index.questions
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Related contacts
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Intertek
Intertek House, Cleeve Road
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7SB
Tel: +44 (0)1372 370900 / +44 (0)1372 370900
Fax: +44 (0)1372 370943 / +44 (0)1372 370943
Email: Intertek
Intertek House, Cleeve Road
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7SB
Tel: +44 (0)1372 3 |
Intertek
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