There is no code limitation for the height distance for recessed lights.

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Recessed lighting is used to keep the ceiling aesthetically unbroken. When fixtures are fixed to the ceiling some architects to not like this as it distracts the viewer from the look of the room. By installing the fixtures in the ceiling, the view is of light emitting from the ceiling without seeing the lighting fixtures.

Recessed lights would be considered a penetration in the fire rated system.

Recessed mounted is inside a box with 1 side open, have louver then mounted inside the ceiling facing the opening downward. While surface mounted is directly screwed on the ceiling.