Code Quiz

April 19, 2012
Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or with 3 inches of the recessed luminaires' enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast, transformer, LED driver, or power supply, unless the luminaire is identified as ______ ?

Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire or with 3 inches of the recessed luminaires' enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast, transformer, LED driver, or power supply, unless the luminaire is identified as ______ ?

  1. flame-resistant
  2. Type NM
  3. Type 2
  4. Type IC

Answer: D

As per 410.116(B), if thermal insulation is installed above a recessed luminaire or within 3 in. of the recessed luminaires' enclosure, wiring compartment, ballast, transformer, LED driver, or power supply, the luminaire must be identified as Type IC for insulation contact. If the insulation is installed greater than 3 in. away this NEC requirement would not apply.

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