Insulation clearance around non-IC-rated lighting fixtures

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Is there an actual recommendation about insulation clearances around non-IC-rated recessed lighting fixtures, or should insulation just not touch them?

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Kenton,

the minimum is a 3" clearance

Regards

Gerry

3

Maintain 3 inches of clearance from insulation material. IRC 2003 N1102.11.2

4

Thanks guys

5

I have seen many manufactures state in their instructions to keep at least 6" or 8" of clearance, depending on the style of can light.

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About half of the ones I see have a sticker that says 3" clearance minimum. I always take a picture of it for the report. Make the point quite well.