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Fire Hoods for Downlight

Critical safety elements, such as fire hoods, are made to ensure that ceilings remain fire-safe even after downlights are placed.

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    Emco Group Fire Rated Cover Hood for Downlights - 150mmx150mm (EMCFH150)

    Emco Group

    60 minute protection fire hoods for fittings with 50-75mm cut out • 150mm x 150mm • Moisture resistant • Fully tested to BS476 pt 23:1987 • Ult...

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Fire Hood Overview

Fire hoods for Downlights are essential safety equipment that stops fires from spreading via Downlight apertures in buildings. Constructed from heat-resistant materials and featuring an effortless installation process, these hoods guarantee adherence to fire safety protocols, offering increased protection and comfort in residential and commercial environments.

Purpose and Functionality of Fire Hoods for Downlights

Fire hoods for downlights, often referred to as downlight fire hoods or fire hoods for downlights, are made to repair ceilings whose fire rating has been weakened by the downlight installation. They preserve the ceiling's capacity to function as a fire barrier by preventing the spread of fire via the openings made for the lights.

Types of Downlight Fire Hoods:

Standard Fire Hoods: These are simple coverings for fire protection that go over downlights and provide the necessary fire resistance.

Insulated Fire Hoods: Certain variants come with extra insulation, which helps to preserve the ceiling's thermal characteristics and fire resistance.

Materials and design of the fire hood for downlights:

Heat-Resistant Materials: Typically, downlight fire hoods are constructed from heat-resistant, fire-resistant materials, including intumescent textiles, which expand when heated and block off the downlight to stop the spread of fire.

Flexible and easy installation: They are designed to be flexible and easy to install, fitting snugly over various sizes and shapes of downlights without the need for extensive modifications.

Standards and Conformance for Downlight Fire Hoods:

Building Regulations: In order to ensure that they offer sufficient fire protection, fire hoods for downlights must adhere to all applicable building laws and standards. Usually offering 30, 60, or 90 minutes of fire protection, they are tested to fulfil particular fire resistance standards.

Certification: It’s essential that fire hoods are certified by recognized bodies to guarantee their effectiveness in fire prevention.