My standard boilerplate in those situations:
Investigate, Possible Safety Issue: The recessed light fixtures (often referred to as “pot lights”) that are installed in an insulated ceiling may present a fire hazard if they are not suitably rated for this application. A qualified electrician should be engaged to verify the safety of the system. Location: LOC.
For The Record: Conventional recessed lighting fixtures operate very hot and can overheat when enclosed with insulation. However, there are some models that are rated for use with insulated ceilings. These models usually have a double shell and are marked with the letters IC on the label (for “insulated ceiling”). Because we are unable to access the label within the fixture, we cannot determine what the proper installation criteria and ventilation requirements are. Generally speaking, when conventional recessed light fixtures are used in an insulated ceiling, cardboard or plastic retainers should be installed to keep the insulation away from the unprotected lights, and proper bulbs installed to reduce the risk of overheating and fire. 0607
