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// CODE SNIPPET

N1102.4.4 (R402.4.4) Recessed Lighting (Mandatory)

2015 Michigan Residential Code > 11 [RE] Energy Efficiency > N1102 Building Thermal Envelope > N1102.4 (R402.4) Air Leakage > N1102.4.4 (R402.4.4) Recessed Lighting (Mandatory)
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Recessed luminaires installed in the building thermal envelope shall be sealed to limit air leakage between conditioned and unconditioned spaces. All recessed luminaires shall be IC-rated and labeled as having an air leakage rate not more than 2.0 cfm (0.944 Lis) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at a 1.57 psf (75 Pa) pressure differential. All recessed luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and the interior wall or ceiling covering.

R 408.30547d

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