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// CODE SNIPPET

E3905.8 Boxes at Fan Outlets

2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 39 Power and Lighting Distribution > E3905 Boxes, Conduit Bodies and Fittings > E3905.8 Boxes at Fan Outlets
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Outlet boxes and outlet box systems used as the sole support of ceiling-suspended fans (paddle) shall be marked by their manufacturer as suitable for this purpose and shall not support ceiling-suspended fans (paddle) that weigh more than 70 pounds (31.8 kg). For outlet boxes and outlet box systems designed to support ceiling-suspended fans (paddle) that weigh more than 35 pounds (15.9 kg), the required marking shall include the maximum weight to be supported.

Where spare, separately switched, ungrounded conductors are provided to a ceiling-mounted outlet box and such box is in a location acceptable for a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan, the outlet box or outlet box system shall be listed for sole support of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan. [314.27(C)]

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E3905.8 Power and Lighting Distribution, Boxes at Fan Outlets
Outlet boxes and outlet box systems used as the sole support of ceiling-suspended fans (paddle) shall be marked by their manufacturer as suitable ...
2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 39 Power and Lighting Distribution > E3905 Boxes, Conduit Bodies and Fittings > E3905.8 Boxes at Fan Outlets
E3905.8 Power and Lighting Distribution, Boxes at Fan Outlets
Outlet boxes and outlet box systems used as the sole support of ceiling-suspended fans (paddle) shall be marked by their manufacturer as suitable ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 39 Power and Lighting Distribution > E3905 Boxes, Conduit Bodies and Fittings > E3905.8 Boxes at Fan Outlets
E4101.6 Appliance Installation, Support of Ceiling-Suspended Paddle Fans
Ceiling-suspended fans (paddle) shall be supported independently of an outlet box or by a listed outlet box or outlet box system identified ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 41 Appliance Installation > E4101 General > E4101.6 Support of Ceiling-Suspended Paddle Fans
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