tnpappas Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 This recessed light is not to be within 3" of insulation. Is it a hazard to be so close to the bottom chord of the truss? Click to Enlarge 53.94 KB Click to Enlarge 27.7 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Lewis Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 I believe the requirement for that recessed light is 1/2 inch from combustibles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL_Inspet_Man Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Correct me if i am wrong, but given it is in an insulated cavity - shouldn't it be in a protected box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Electric Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 This appears to be a non-IC (In Contact with insulation rated) recessed can. If so it is required to be at least 1/2" from combustibles, and at least 3" from insulation (so the heat can escape). By the way it looks like a homeowner installation. No connector on wire, and not stapled within 12". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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