Are Firehoods required on 600x600 modular fittings within suspended / false ceiling?

[christhesparky]

Evening

Im in the process of pricing a small refurb on a local shop, the owner has been told by another electrician that they need firehoods on 600x600 modular fittings, i wouldnt have thought they would ne needed as the fittings are not goung to be inset into original ceiling, (suspended ceiling being fitted).

What are your thoughts?

Thanks

 

[Megaohm7]

I've not heard of that before to be honest. as the original ceiling is intact anyway. that would be one hell of a firehood wouldn't it at that size.

 

[Zeespark]

The weight of them would likely bring down a grid ceiling as well.

AndyGuinness

 

[steptoe]

1st, grid ceilings are fire barriers ,

2nd, is the original ceiling actually still intact? or has it been smashed about a bit, thus negating its integrity?

 

[mark1]

On some jobs I've been asked to independently support the fittings using all round band, jack chain or similar but never fire hoods.

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[Evans Electric]

Sounds like a load of ballcocks TBH . Try ordering some .

 

[alpha spark]

I've fitted thousands of mods in suspended ceilings and the only time fire barriers were used is where the tiles were see through cross shaped things the barriers were used to stop the light that got through the back of the fitting lighting up the ceiling void

 

[steptoe]

If your fittings affect the fire integrity of the ceiling then you are required to re-instate such integrity.

 

[sparkysam]

Hi guys, I need to get a meter calibrated asap, is there a place I can walk in and wait and get it done, I only know of sending it off, cheers

 

[Zeespark]

Try your local wholesalers Sam, they may do walk in calibration days, I do know that Megger Mark's firm does.

AndyGuinness