Ceiling Light Box Weight Limit

What is the weight limit for your old work round box b618r if you are hanging a light fixture from the ceiling.

Ceiling light box weight limit.

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. I have a 9 year old house and want to replace the light fixture over my kitchen table. Boxes that are designed to support ceiling fans must be labeled as such and must have a label listing the weight it can support if over 35 pounds nec 314 27 d. Out of stock online.

The carlon 1 gang 18 cu. Legrand pass seymour slater new work 4 in. Ceiling fans not only weigh more than light fixtures but they vibrate which adds to the downward force exerted on the box. Hard shell old new work ceiling electrical outlet box model bh614r.

Plastic round ceiling box with captive mounting nails and auto clamps model s120rac 1 59 1 59. Great for residential and light commercial applications the box is made of polycarbonate is listed for use with dry wall or sheet rock. Only approved ceiling boxes are allowed to support fixtures in the ceiling. These boxes will be permitted to support a minimum weight of.

The style that attaches to the joists with 2 nails in tabs on the side the fixture i want to install weigh. Round old work ceiling box is designed for use with non metallic sheathed cable in accordance with article 314 of the nec. Set your store to see local availability compare. All ceiling boxes are required to support at least 50 pounds nec 314 27 a so you can assume the box will be able to support a simple light fixture.

The box is fire rated and ul listed for safety.