Ceiling Fan Box Weight Limit

Round old work ceiling box is designed for use with non metallic sheathed cable in accordance with article 314 of the nec.

Ceiling fan box weight limit.

The code below it is not very clear unless you have the listing of the box. Great for residential and light commercial applications the box is made of polycarbonate is listed for use with dry wall or sheet rock. Housing industry punches above weight. You can buy some fairly large ceiling fans that are still under 50 pounds.

Direct mount fixture fan ceiling box model s116fan 6 93 6 93. Outlet boxes or fittings designed for the support of luminaires and installed as. B maximum luminaire weight. Fans are an issue not due to weight but due to vibration and torque on start up.

Even some of the 99 ceiling fans are under 50 pounds. Ko s 10 pack model 295 1 41 98. 10 lbs should not be an issue. Light fixture weight limits on builder s standard box.

Moreover the magnitude of that downward force increases with blade length. Free delivery with 45 order. Standard hood fan exhaust pipe size standard. Ceiling fans not only weigh more than light fixtures but they vibrate which adds to the downward force exerted on the box.

Adding a junction box in a finished ceiling. Round ceiling fan rated pan 1 2 deep with 1 2 in. The national electric code requires that all fans 35 pounds and over must be supported with an outlet box or outlet box system that is listed for ceiling fan support.