Installing a ceiling fan transforms any room into a more comfortable, energy-efficient space while adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Whether you're upgrading an existing light fixture or ...

A. Ceiling paddle fans must be supported independently of an outlet box or by one of the following means [Sec. 422.18]: (1) A listed outlet box or listed outlet box system must be marked as suitable ...

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 ...