This answer is based on the 2017 NEC. A. Outlet boxes for a ceiling paddle fan must be listed and marked as suitable for the purpose, and must not support a fan weighing more than 70 lbs. Outlet boxes ...

Fill in the blank. When installing a luminaire that weighs more than _____, the luminaire shall be supported independently of the outlet box, unless the outlet box is _____ for not less than the ...

Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature. But running a ceiling fan can save energy and money by allowing you to turn your thermostat up a few degrees or even shut your ...

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