SNAPLITE SNAPS UP THE QUEEN'S AWARD OR INNOVATIO

摘要

ABE Training Affiliate, Safe and Sound Lighting, wins the Award for the continuous development of its range of Snaplite recessed downlighters with inbuilt fire and acoustic protection. The fitting of conventional downlighters requires holes to be cut into the ceilings, causing serious degradations in fire resistance. The company's innovation was a range of lights which retained the fire resistance without requiring additional protection to be installed. As new building regulations on acoustic protection, condensation and heat loss were introduced, the company responded with further developments. The latest products in the range not only are accredited to deal effectively with fire resistance and sound insulation, but also prevent condensation and heat loss. Although not a regulatory requirement they also seal against smoke progression, adding to the life-saving designs of domestic housing.