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News Release from: Aico | Subject: Firecap intumescent fire protection
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 December 2005
Firecap protection for all ceiling types
Firecap intumescent fire protection covers for use with downlights offer electricians and lighting installers a unique level of protection, according to supplier Aico .
Firecap intumescent fire protection covers for use with downlights offer electricians and lighting installers a unique level of protection, according to supplier Aico Most electricians and lighting professionals now recognise that when installing downlights there is a need to re-instate the ceilings fire rating to meet the requirements of Building Regulations and the IEE Regulations
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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However, what they may not realise is that there are many different types of ceiling and ceiling construction, and alternatives may only be suited for use with very specific types.
It's all too easy then to install the wrong item on the wrong ceiling - where it could be next to useless.
Peter E Jackman Ieng, MIFire, EFBEng, AIWSc, Technical Director of International Fire Consultants .
- and widely acknowledged as a leading expert in fire engineering - says, "Many so called fire rated downlight fittings / covers are only tested in a small number of ceiling constructions and consequently this leaves the electrician vulnerable to legal action if the solution that he uses is wrong for the installation".
Firecap, Aico's range of intumescent fire protection covers, are different in that they have been tested and rated for use with all ceiling types and light fittings.
These include the most commonly used ceilings and joist constructions as well as suspended ceiling.
The result is that installers can confidently fit Aico Firecaps in all ceilings, with all fittings and all sizes.
All risks are covered - so there's no need to be an expert on ceiling construction when fitting a Firecap.
Installed in seconds, Firecap is lightweight and self-supporting.
Heat from the lamp escapes normally through Firecap's ventilation slots.
In the event of fire, the material swells to over three times its original size and seals completely against the spread of fire.
Maintenance free, Firecap is not disturbed or removed during luminaire maintenance.
Other benefits of installing Firecap include better acoustic performance from the ceiling.
Firecap has been tested and approved to meet the requirements demanded by Building Regulations Approved Document E.
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