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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:

• How building codes require fire ratings for building designs.

• What testing is applied to luminaires and luminaire enclosures to qualify them for use in fire-resistant construction.

• What certifications and markings are required for fire rated lighting products.

• What to be aware of when reviewing fire rated luminaire specifications.

• How some fire rated designs prescriptively specify generic luminaire types.

• Allowances for junction boxes in fire-resistant construction.

• Why a junction box is not equivalent to a fire rated recessed luminaire.