How far should recessed lights be from fireplace?

How far should recessed lights be from fireplace?

I would use two additional recessed adjustable fixtures to cross-illuminate the fireplace. Place them 2 feet out from the face of the fireplace. If you install them too far out from the wall, then people who are walking in front of the fireplace will get that light right in their eyes.

Are recessed lights a fire hazard?

IC rated fixtures are designed to be installed in areas where they will be in direct contact with insulation. This is important as non-IC rated recessed lighting in contact with insulation creates a fire hazard.

What are eyeball lights?

With a color-rendering index (CRI) of 93, light from the eyeball fixtures will show the true colors of objects and surroundings. These fixtures are designed for kitchen lighting, living room lighting, office lighting, bathroom lighting, basement lighting, museum lighting, and more.

Can recessed lighting touch wood?

An IC-rated recessed light can be covered by insulation and can be within 1/2″ of (or perhaps touch) other combustible materiasl (such as the wood material of the roof sheathing in your question).

Do Recessed lights have thermal protection?

All Underwriters Laboratory-approved recessed light fixtures have a thermal protection switch built into them. This device will turn off the light if the temperature inside the fixture gets too hot.

What can I replace eyeball lights with?

How to Replace Eyeball Lights

• Ladder.
• Putty knife.
• Screwdriver.
• Replacement eyeball lighting fixture.
• Lightbulb.

How do you light a dark fireplace?

Add Mirrors. With a dark-hued mantel, the area around your fireplace can look a little dreary and cavelike. To brighten the area, decorate the wall above your mantel with mirrors to reflect light. For a simple look, hang a single large mirror over the mantel.

Do LED lights need to be fire rated?

Do downlights have to be fire rated? It is highly recommended that all downlights installed are fire rated. This is purely for your protection in your home, as they give you more time to escape a fire and help slow the fire spreading through floors.

Can fire rated LED downlights be covered with insulation?

The short answer is that in most cases you cannot just cover fire rated downlights with insulation. Fire rated downlights are essential for safety but it is important to remember that they still need lots of air both around and over them in order that they can dissipate the heat created from the lamps inside.