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Ovia fire-rated downlights guarantee compliance in all ceiling types


Ovia Lighting’s full range of Inceptor and Flameguard fire-rated downlights have always been subject to the strictest test measures to ensure they offer full compliance and have the corresponding test certification to meet the very latest regulations.


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s such, the Inceptor Omni adjustable CTA dimmable LED downlight, Inceptor


Nano compact fire-rated LED downlight, Inceptor Pico FG fire-rated fixed integrated LED downlight, and the Flameguard GU10 downlights have all been tested for fire resistance compliance with all ceiling types - solid timber, I-joists and metal web joists. With the increasing use of I-joists as part of floor construction – around 70% of new build homes feature engineered timbers joists, as opposed to solid timber joists which dominated the market 20 years ago - the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) has updated its technical guidance on recessed light fittings in ceilings to intermediate floors in houses. As a result, the NHBC now requires test evidence showing that recessed downlights are suitable for a similar I-joist and plasterboard combination.


Ovia Lighting can confirm that it has successfully completed further fire resistance testing to demonstrate that its fire-rated downlights satisfy the new guidelines issued by the NHBC. The testing was carried out by Efectis - a major player in fire science, covering all fire safety expertise in testing and modelling, certification and inspection around the world. The new test consisted of a 30 minute I-joist construction – 220mm I-Joist; 15mm Type A Plasterboard and 22mm Floor Deck (which Ovia believes to be the most common construction types now used within the industry). All fire-rated downlights from the Ovia INCEPTOR and FLAMEGUARD ranges formed part of the test. For many years the market for fire-rated downlights has been the cause of some


confusion, with many manufacturers making claims but not always having the technical data to back up these claims. The NHBC guidance on the use of fire-rated downlights makes it very clear that only correctly tested products can be used in the type of floor construction in which they are being fitted. To help you understand the issues around


testing, Ovia has produced a CPD training module – ‘Downlights and Testing for Fire Rating’, which is available for delivery on request.


Contact Ovia on 01827 300640, sales@oviauk.com or visit www.oviauk.com


InstallationNews CP takes full control at Old Admiralty Building


The Grade II listing of the building presented many challenges to the design and installation team, as decorative cornices and wood panelling could not be disturbed so the installation of wiring routes and DALI cabling required careful consideration and planning.


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P’s RAPID System was specified for the project to control all lighting throughout the building including the roof and external lighting.


The project utilises CP’s full RAPID System, comprising 217 DALI gateways and 52 pluggable LCM’s (Lighting Control Modules) plus 500 6- pole Vitesse modular LCM’s for the DALI and power to the lights. The installation had to ensure that each rise demise has its own area controller, with 5 riser demises over the 5 floors to allow for control via local occupancy detectors and scene plates along with switches for roof and plant lighting.


CP also supplied 1800 PIR’s and a head-end PC with emergency monitoring


to provide full monitoring, testing and reporting which can quickly identify issues with specific luminaires or devices that can be easily rectified. Corridor hold has been used to ensure occupants never walk into unlit spaces and scene setting is available in all offices and meeting/conference rooms.The emergency testing procedure is automated with function and duration tests that are set up as a scheduled calendar event. This means a report can be easily generated and exported to Excel for analysis by the FM team, enabling them to fulfil their due diligence for emergency lighting tests and maintenance.


For more information, contact 0333 9000671 or visit www.cpelectronics.co.uk


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