ARTICLE 410 – LUMINAIRES (LIGHTING FIXTURES), LAMPHOLDERS, AND LAMPS

410.36(B)  Revise this section as follows:

410.36(B)   Suspended Ceilings.  Framing members of suspended ceiling systems used to support luminaires shall be securely fastened to each other and shall be securely attached to the building structure at appropriate intervals. Luminaires shall be securely fastened to the ceiling framing member by mechanical means, such as bolts, screws, or rivets. Listed clips identified for use with the type of ceiling framing member(s) and luminaire(s) shall also be permitted. All luminaires or luminaire outlets supported by suspended ceiling systems shall have supplemental support wires (minimum #12 gauge) connected from the fixture housing or fixture support bracket to the structure above. Recessed lighting fixtures measuring 610 mm (2 feet) nominal or larger in any dimension shall have two (minimum #12 gauge) support wires. See CBC Section 808.1.1.1 and ASTM standards C635 and C636.

   Exception: Supplemental support wires shall not be required when listed clips identified to be used without supplemental ceiling wires in compliance with CBC Section 808.1.1.1 are installed.