Recessed lighting in 5/8 fire drywall?

01-03-2009, 10:04 PM	#1
gone_fishing DIY Expert in Training!   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warminster, PA Posts: 297	Recessed lighting in 5/8 fire drywall? Can I put Halo Airlight recessed lights in my garage when I will install 5/8 fire drywall? Thanks!

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01-03-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
jerryh3 Member   Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,802	Recessed lighting in 5/8 fire drywall? Do you need to keep the fire rating?

01-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
gone_fishing DIY Expert in Training!   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warminster, PA Posts: 297	Recessed lighting in 5/8 fire drywall? Per my permit I need to use 5/8 drywall for the garage.

01-03-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
jerryh3 Member   Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,802	Recessed lighting in 5/8 fire drywall? Check with your inspector. You may need to use a fire proof cover on the lights if they are requiring a fire rating for the ceiling.