http://www.bathroomsconce.com/is-it-okay-to-put-ic-rated-recessed-can-lights-only-about-a-12-inch-from-the-subfloor-above.html Enjoy our wide selection of bathroom lighting fixtures Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:10:01 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.bathroomsconce.com/is-it-okay-to-put-ic-rated-recessed-can-lights-only-about-a-12-inch-from-the-subfloor-above.html/comment-page-1#comment-18832 KyleW Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:13:56 +0000 http://www.bathroomsconce.com/is-it-okay-to-put-ic-rated-recessed-can-lights-only-about-a-12-inch-from-the-subfloor-above.html#comment-18832 The answer varies per Jurisdiction & per "Listed product" typically the clearance to combustibles is 3", if you want to maintain the product warranty consult the manufacturer, they should be able to provide details or shop drawings to aid in your installation, Good luck, The answer varies per Jurisdiction & per "Listed product" typically the clearance to combustibles is 3", if you want to maintain the product warranty consult the manufacturer, they should be able to provide details or shop drawings to aid in your installation,
Good luck,

]]> http://www.bathroomsconce.com/is-it-okay-to-put-ic-rated-recessed-can-lights-only-about-a-12-inch-from-the-subfloor-above.html/comment-page-1#comment-18833 Tim Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:13:56 +0000 http://www.bathroomsconce.com/is-it-okay-to-put-ic-rated-recessed-can-lights-only-about-a-12-inch-from-the-subfloor-above.html#comment-18833 No. They must have 6 inches of clearance. IC = Insulated ceiling= 6 inches of clearance. Non IC's, yes. No. They must have 6 inches of clearance.
IC = Insulated ceiling= 6 inches of clearance.
Non IC’s, yes.

]]> http://www.bathroomsconce.com/is-it-okay-to-put-ic-rated-recessed-can-lights-only-about-a-12-inch-from-the-subfloor-above.html/comment-page-1#comment-18834 AngryMarvin Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:13:56 +0000 http://www.bathroomsconce.com/is-it-okay-to-put-ic-rated-recessed-can-lights-only-about-a-12-inch-from-the-subfloor-above.html#comment-18834 IC Rated recessed fixtures are "insulation contact rated". You can directly bury them in contact with insulation, so no problem with 1/2" clearance. Non-IC rated fixtures require three inches clear space from combustible materials(except for the mounting points). IC Rated recessed fixtures are "insulation contact rated". You can directly bury them in contact with insulation, so no problem with 1/2" clearance.
Non-IC rated fixtures require three inches clear space from combustible materials(except for the mounting points).

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