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Downlight clearances in Leppington NSW

On a single Leppington home at practical completion we recorded seven separate downlights with insulation packed hard against the fitting. It is the largest cluster of one finding anywhere in this network. The mechanism is mundane: insulation is laid from above, the fittings go in from below, the two trades work on different days and neither sees the other's result. The consequence is not mundane at all, because a fitting that needs air around it and does not get it is a fire risk sitting above a finished ceiling.

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FAQ

Downlight clearances in Leppington NSW: common questions

Would the electrician not have caught it?

Their certificate covers their own work. Insulation laid over the fittings afterwards by another trade is exactly how this happens.

Can I fix it myself?

Pulling insulation back is simple enough, but at handover it is the builder's obligation and should be closed out as one.

Are all downlights affected?

No. Some fittings are rated for insulation contact. The report identifies the fitting and the requirement rather than assuming.

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