Q: What building types requires recessed fixture enclosures?

A: Building construction types where a minimum one-hour fire rating for the floor/ceiling assembly as detailed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory are required to install a five-sided gypsum wallboard enclosure surrounding the recessed fixture when the drywall ceiling is designed to be part of the fire-rated assembly.

Q:What building codes require recessed fixture enclosure protection?

A: The IBC (International Building Code) 2003 states that the "fire-resistance rating of floor and roof assemblies shall not be less than that required by the building type of construction. Floor assemblies separating dwelling units in the same building or sleeping units in occupancies in Group R-1, hotel dwellings, R-2 and I-1 shall be a minimum of 1-hour-fire-resistance-rated construction"

Q: Why is the LiteHouse a better product than a gypsum wallboard enclosure fabricated on-site?

A: The LiteHouse is fabricated in a controlled environment using skilled workers. Each enclosure is built to the specifications unique to your project. Our finished product passes several quality control inspections prior to delivery.

Q: How can the LiteHouse save me time?

A: Our enclosure arrives on-site when you need it ready to be installed. We work with you to incorporate the LiteHouse into your schedule. With site fabricated gypsum wallboard enclosures, the site subcontractor must adjust his construction schedule to accommodate fabrication and use his workforce in a less efficient manner. This causes delays in the installation of the light fixtures and the overall construction schedule.

Q: How can the LiteHouse save me money?

A: Specifying and purchasing the LiteHouse during the bid phase eliminates on-site material and fabrication costs. The incorporation of our product allows the LiteHouse to be included in the GMP. This allows the overall costs of the enclosure to be lower than an enclosure fabricated on-site.

Q: What is the lead time for delivery?

A: Orders of 200 units require a minimum of four weeks from order placement to on-site delivery. Orders in quantities less than 200 units will be evaluated individually and incorporated into our production schedule.