Loose light fitting
Listed under: electrical, health and safety, electrical safety, Services, lighting, fixings and hardware, fixings
Cause
Fixing screws need tightening
Repair
- tighten screws; if they cannot be tightened, replace with larger diameter screws
Cause
The fitting is not fixed securely into the ceiling or wall framing
Repair
- tighten screws; if they cannot be tightened, replace with larger diameter screws
- if framing for fixing is not adequate:
- relocate the light fitting to where there is framing for the light fitting to be fixed to, or
- if it is critical that the fitting go in an area without adequate framing, remove the lining (ceiling/wall); insert a dwang between joists or studs to provide fixing; replace lining, redecorate and fix light fitting