SafeLite
The only UL Listed fixture protection enclosure
with fire tested designs for:
can lights, 2 x 2’, 2 x 4’, and 20” x 60” fixtures (including vented)
for a range of construction assemblies and fire ratings up to 3 hours
Patent / U.S. Patent Registration No. 7,627,999 B2
New improved
spiral fasteners
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UL/ULC & Code Requires
Fixture Protection
UL fire rated suspended and gypsum ceiling
designs require that penetrations be
protected.
Items such as recessed light fixtures &
speaker high hats must be protected with
specified materials.
Code requires membrane penetrations in fire
rated floor/ceiling assemblies be protected to
maintain the assembly fire rating.
IBC 2009 & 2012
713.4.1.2 Membrane penetrations.
Penetrations of membranes that are part
of a horizontal assembly shall comply with
Section 713.4.1.1.1 or 713.4.1.1.2. Where
floor/ceiling assemblies are required to
have a fire-resistance rating, recessed
fixtures shall be installed such that the
required fire resistance will not be
reduced.
Typical Tile / Drywall Enclosure Results
As reported by inspectors and contractors, tile
enclosures don’t hold up. Nails offer little holding
power in the edge of 5/8” tile or drywall.
Cover notched to accept
power cable
Considerable material and labor expense is required to
cut, construct and install these fragile covers.
IMPORTANT: Installers, owners and architects can face liability
exposure for premature assembly failures.
Drywall Enclosure
2 layers of 5/8” fire rated gypsum to be attached to a steel frame.
Joints & penetrations to be fire caulked or taped and spackled.
* CAUTION: Drywall (gypsum) product limitations state “avoid exposure to sustained temperatures of 125 F”
(Dries out chemically bound water that provides fire resistance).
* Light fixture ballasts and especially can lights generate considerable heat in unconditioned ceiling cavity space.
* Field constructed drywall enclosures are subject to variations in quality and therefore performance.
• Suspension wire & electrical cable notches may render the enclosure ineffective if not properly addressed.
• Covers are heavy and labor intensive to construct and install.
Now Winroc-SPI
Typical SafeLite UL Listed Design
(UL P267)
14B. Fixture Protection –
Luminaires, Luminaire Assemblies and Luminaire Enclosures Classified for Fire Resistance*
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New York City Approval
The material used in the fabrication of
SafeLite has been found acceptable for use
by NYC Department of Buildings, Report of
Materials and Equipment Acceptance Division
MEA 210-82-M Vol. 2
Prescribed Test(s): RS 5-5 (ASTM E84),
Toxicity
Laboratory: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
SafeLite
Physical Properties
Maximum service temperature: 1200F
Melt Point: > 2000F
Fire Performance:
Non-combustible per ASTM E-136
Flame Spread 25, Smoke 0 per ASTM E-84
R Value 4.2 per inch per ASTM C-518
(effective R value 5.25 at 1 ¼” thick. helps
reduce heating/cooling energy costs)
Acoustical Performance per ASTM C-423
NRC 1.00 at 2” thick, CAC data follows
Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC)
CAC is important and controls sound
transmission and speech privacy
between closed adjacent spaces.
Ceiling CAC Performance
CAC, A measure for rating the performance of a ceiling system as a barrier
to airborne sound transmission through a common plenum between
adjacent closed spaces such as offices or classrooms.
Ceiling spec. NRC .70, CAC 40
A CAC less than 25
is considered low
performance.
* Suspended or
drywall ceiling
CAC 40
*
Note: penetrations through
the ceiling membrane
increase noise transmission
to adjacent space and floors
above.
Wall w/ R11
STC = 44
UL listed SafeLite provide documented sound blocking performance.
This is especially important in health care and education environments
for speech privacy, speech intelligibility and concentration.
High Performance Acoustical Ceiling
(penetrations can make up 10 - 20% of the ceiling area)
SafeLite covers restore ceiling sound blocking (CAC) performance.
Recessed lights, speakers, HVAC diffusers, sprinkler heads etc. significantly compromise
drywall or suspended ceiling performance.
CAC – Two Room Transmission Loss –
AL20 (TM418) ASTM E 1414
Armstrong high CAC
#1811 Fine Fiss. tile
without light
fixtures, CAC 44
Armstrong #1811 tile
with 2 – 2 x 4 light
fixtures, CAC 41
Armstrong #1811 tile
with 2 – 2 x 4 fixtures
with SafeLite covers.
CAC 45
Conclusion: Just 2 light fixtures had a significant impact on ceiling acoustical
performance.
The 4 db (decibel) CAC improvement shown with SafeLite is significant.
A 3 db change sounds as if the noise level doubled.
This type of documented performance is critical for any sound proofing effort.
SafeLite Can Light Covers for Sound Blocking
Architects specify SafeLite to stop sound transmission
through assemblies and into adjacent space.
A ceiling thermal image scan reveals missing insulation.
Uncovered recessed fixtures represent similar energy loss areas.
Non combustible SafeLite reduces fixture energy losses.
1 ¼” thick SafeLite light covers
provide an R Value of 5.25.
2009 IECC Mandatory Requirements –
Recessed Lighting (502.4.8)
All recessed luminaries installed in the building envelope
* Type IC rated and sealed with gasket or caulk between housing and interior wall or
ceiling covering
* Type IC rated and labeled in accordance with ASTM E 283 to allow ≤ 2.0 cfm of air
movement from conditioned space to ceiling cavity
• “Code establishes the minimum requirement”
SafeLite provides additional energy saving enhancement,
contributing to reduced green house gas emissions and LEED Credits
Note: your specific code may allow non-IC fixtures
SafeLite Elements
1. 1 ¼” thick main cover with pre grooved easy fold side panels.
2. End caps
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1
1
2
4
3
3
4
3. Spacer peel and stick insulation pin w/ washer to secure cover and
maintain air space.
4. Spiral Fasteners for improved end cap attachment.
SafeLite Can Light and Speaker Installations Are Similar
Unprotected Can Light
SafeLite Protected Can Light
SafeLite base board is produced from natural
materials which are made from up to 90% recycled
content and can contribute to LEED credits.
SafeLite = Labor Savings
Installers typically report 1 or 2 heavy and awkward
drywall or fragile fire rated ceiling tile enclosures
field cut, fabricated and installed per man hour.
SafeLite enclosures can be installed at 10-12 per
man hour.
One contractor documented $10,000 savings on his
first job using SafeLite versus field fabricating
gypsum board enclosures.
Common SafeLite Applications
(For Fire/Sound Blocking and Energy Savings)
– Hospitals and medical facilities
– Classrooms, music rooms
– Office space, conference rooms and
corridors
– Performance space
– Mixed function space
SafeLite Users
Acoustical ceiling and drywall contractors
General contractors that self perform
Institutional facilities, especially
maintenance departments at hospitals and
retirement facilities
Electrical contractors
Firestop specialty contractors
Modular construction factories
Key SafeLite Benefits
Maintains assembly fire ratings for life safety and
liability protection.
Demonstrated sound blocking improves room to room
confidentiality, provides a better learning environment.
An effective R value of 5.25 reduces fixture energy
losses saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.
Made from natural materials with high recycled content
contributes to LEED credits.
Light weight covers install in about 5 minutes, reducing
labor costs.
Standard Fluorescent Light Dimensions
23 3/4”
5
1 1/4”
7/8”
4 5/8”
3 5/8”
21 1/4”
Standard SafeLite fluorescent covers are available 24 and 48” long.
Other fluorescent, can light and speaker high hats are made to order.
SafeLite covers are available to fit virtually any fixture size.
Installing SafeLite is Quick n Easy!
Tools Needed
Main Panel
End caps
New Spiral Anchors
“V” grooved panel for quick fold and pin installation
Installation On A Standard 2’ x 2’ Light Fixture
Step 1
Power cable
Apply peel n stick pin with spacer near center of
light, but away from ballast
Main Panel Installation
Step 2
Fold down cover side panels and position on light.
Mark cover to accept BX (armored) cable.
Slit & Pull Cable into SafeLite, Align Edge with Fixture.
Step 3
Lock washer on Spacer pin(s) keep cover in place.
(Snip off excess pin)
SafeLite easily slits to accommodate power cable
and suspension wire.
Install End Caps
Step 4
End caps secured with improved spiral fasteners.
Standard cover sizes include 6 fasteners.
Contractors typically report installation in 5-6 minutes.