Specification History

SWS Version Created Specification ID Title Specification Objective Supporting Materials Rationale Status
Version 2025 10/02/2023 - 17:40 3.0102.1c Clearance

Maintain a minimum clearance of 3 inches between enclosure and all portions of fixture (e.g. wiring, box, and ballast)

Enclosure must be at least as tall as the surrounding insulation

Note: Installing an LED bulb in a non-IC rated fixture does not change the rating of the fixture or the need for an airtight enclosure.

Prevent overheating of fixture

The committee discussed whether they want to add a detail for installing LED retrofit kits w/airtight trim in non-IC rated can lights to accomplish the same outcome as the existing detail for sealing the can light with a box. Through committee discussion, additional clarification was added to 3.0102.1c. Red Line
Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:22 3.0102.1c Clearance

Maintain a minimum clearance of 3 inches between enclosure and all portions of fixture (e.g. wiring, box, and ballast)

Enclosure must be at least as tall as the surrounding insulation

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Prevent overheating of fixture

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Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:22 3.0102.1c Clearance

Maintain a minimum clearance of 3" between enclosure and all portions of fixture (e.g. wiring, box, and ballast)

Enclosure must be at least as tall as the surrounding insulation

Prevent overheating of fixture

Black Line
Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:22 3.0102.1c Clearance

Maintain a minimum clearance of 3" between enclosure and all portions of fixture (e.g. wiring, box, and ballast)

Enclosure must be at least as tall as the surrounding insulation

Prevent overheating of fixture

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