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NEMA LS 20002-2024

Fire Rated Ceilings and Recessed Luminaires: A Technical Clarification Bulletin

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.

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