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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Question:
R.I.P Charlie Trout Need help with this one... I can't find the minimum height clearance required for outdoor ceiling fan attached to patio cover? (Single Family Dwelling) Is there a black and white answer out there?
Many Thanks, John James
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Answer:
Hey James thanks for your question. I am not aware of a minimum height requirement for ceiling suspended paddle fans in the NEC. The manufacturer probably has some instructions and possibly some suggestions regarding minimum height. This would seem to be more of a concern for physical injury so that someone doesn't get hit by the rotating blades rather that an electrical hazard. Don't install it so low that someone will get a haircut they don't like.