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Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Question:
Re: CQD answer published June 23 & June 30 2016-Ceiling Suspended Paddle Fan Height
In regard to the CQD answer published Thursday, June 23, 2016 -Ceiling Suspended Paddle Fan Height and comment for Wed., June 29, 2016, the comment stated that the “International Residential Code (IRC) addresses the height of ceiling fans in Article R305.1 as being 7 ft.” In reality, Section R305.1 of the 2015 IRC states that the minimum height of the ceiling of habitable space, hallways and portions of basements containing these spaces shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm). This section says nothing about the minimum height of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans.
While I agree that it is important for us to be aware of rules beyond the NEC for some of our work, I think it is imperative for us to dispense appropriately correct information as well.
Regards, L. Keith Lofland
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Answer:
Hey Keith thanks for your follow up comment, you are right that section does not specify the height of ceiling suspended fans. Thanks for the correction.