This Technical Bulletin explains the correct codes, standards and installation parameters that apply to luminaires and related products that are installed into fire-resistance rated (fire rated) building constructions.

This bulletin clarifies:
o How building codes require fire ratings for building designs.
o What testing is applied to luminaires and luminaire enclosures to qualify them for use in fire-resistant construction.
o What certifications and markings are required for fire rated lighting products.
o What to be aware of when reviewing fire rated luminaire specifications.
o How some fire-rated designs prescriptively specify generic luminaire types.
o Allowances for junction boxes in fire-resistant construction.
o Why a junction box is not equivalent to a fire rated recessed luminaire.