Fire Rated Downlight Testing Update

07-12-2020

Deta is pleased to confirm that it has successfully completed fire resistance testing in cooperation with several leading engineered joist manufacturers to demonstrate its fire rated downlights satisfy the new guidelines issued by the NHBC.

Following successful fire resistance testing with several leading engineered joist manufacturers and acceptance by the NHBC, Deta’s fire rated downlights (L1701, L1680/2, L1690/2) can be installed in 30 minute floors constructed without noggins and without the need for fire hoods in the following floor constructions:

• James Jones I-Joist
• Masonlite I-Joist
• Metsa Wood I-Joist
• Staircraft I-Joist
• Steico I-Joist
• Wolf Systems Metal Web Joist
• Solid Timber Joist
• Concrete

Note that NHBC acceptance is subject to the floor construction installed being equivalent to the floor construction tested. 

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