A finished basement has a ceiling that is not a fire-resistance-rated assembly. A recessed luminaire housing will be in direct contact with fiberglass insulation. Which identification addresses that installation condition?
- AType Non-IC, with insulation touching the housing
- Type IC, identified for direct insulation contact
- CDamp-location identification alone
- DA wall-mount-only identification
Where to look it up
https://www.cooperlighting.com/api/assets/v1/file/CLS/content/62d62e28a20648b89a36ad41007fd2df/HALO-H7ICAT-spec-sheet.pdf
Why B is correct
The relevant condition is contact with insulation. Type IC identifies suitability for that contact; the ceiling’s lack of a fire rating does not itself require a wall-mounted fixture. HALO’s official H7ICAT sheet illustrates this listing distinction and separately excludes direct spray-foam contact for that product. Use the actual listed assembly and instructions. This is a listing-selection question, not a requirement attributed to IRC 310.8. Sources: https://www.cooperlighting.com/api/assets/v1/file/CLS/content/62d62e28a20648b89a36ad41007fd2df/HALO-H7ICAT-spec-sheet.pdf ; https://code-authorities.ul.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Luminaires_MG.pdf