Fire assembly for recessed electrical fixtures

Details Fire assembly for recessed electrical fixtures Fire assembly for recessed electrical fixtures

2009-01-30

2010-11-30

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Including component designed to receive a disparate article...

Artificial illumination means

C052S027000, C052S742100, C052S745160, C052S745150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07841135

ABSTRACT:
A fire assembly that can be used for installing recessed electrical fixtures into various structures such as wall assemblies is provided. The fire assembly includes an electrical fixture contained within a generally fire-resistant housing. The housing can enclose the electrical fixture in such a manner that the resulting fire assembly has an integral structure. In some instances, a support structure can be utilized to attach the housing to the electrical fixture. Furthermore, the housing can be a cube-shaped box have a variety of generally fire-resistant walls. These walls can be made from materials such as sheet rock.

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