Fire rated recessed lighting is a specialized fixture designed to restore the fire-resistance rating of a ceiling after a hole has been cut for installation. By preventing or slowing the spread of flames through the ceiling, these lights are a critical safety feature for residential and commercial buildings, ensuring you meet strict building codes.
How It Works: Restoring the Ceiling's Fire Barrier
When you install a standard recessed light, you create an opening in the ceiling's fire barrier. A fire rated recessed lighting fixture solves this problem. It is built with robust, fire-resistant materials and often contains an intumescent lining. In the event of a fire, this material rapidly expands when heated, completely sealing the fixture and blocking flames and smoke from entering the space above for a specified time (e.g., up to 2 hours).
The Core Benefits: Safety and Code Compliance
Choosing fire rated lighting is essential for specific applications due to two main advantages:
- Enhanced Fire Safety: The primary benefit is slowing the spread of fire. This crucial delay provides more time for occupants to evacuate safely and for emergency services to respond, minimizing potential harm and property damage.
- Essential for Code Compliance: Many building codes, especially for multi-family homes (apartments, condos) and commercial properties, legally require the use of fire rated recessed lighting. Installing these fixtures ensures you pass inspection and avoid potential legal issues.
Style and Efficiency Without Compromise
Prioritizing safety doesn't mean sacrificing design. Fire rated recessed lighting is available in all the modern styles you want, including canless wafer lights, adjustable gimbals, and a variety of trim colors and finishes. Plus, our entire collection features energy-efficient LED technology to keep your energy costs low.
Safety and Style, Certified
Protect your property and its occupants with the certified safety of fire rated recessed lighting from Bees Lighting. It's the essential choice for meeting building codes and gaining peace of mind, all without compromising on modern style. Shop our collection or call our lighting experts at 855-303-0665 to ensure your project is safe and compliant.
