Ceiling Fans

hmcbride · October 30, 2009, 7:21pm

Stupid question but I’ll ask anyway. Does the IRC state that ceiling fans should be or are required to be hardwired? Thanks!

gbeaumont · October 30, 2009, 8:32pm

OK I’ll bite (stupid answer #1) what else could they be? :shock:

A permanent installation requires permanent wiring

Am I to take it that you have seen one that plugs in?

Regards

Gerry

dedwards · October 30, 2009, 9:10pm

Got to be a good story to go along with this.:eek:

jpope · October 30, 2009, 9:17pm

It’s a Darwin requirement.

jjonas · October 30, 2009, 11:09pm

Pictures, please!

ccurrins · October 30, 2009, 11:51pm

Something like this? :shock:

SWAG KIT USE

Swag kits are available if you wish to have a super-easy installation and a degree of portability in a ceiling fan. These replace the above-ceiling wiring job. In this case, though, the hanger bracket is screwed directly into a ceiling joist.
The swag kit is wired into the fan, and the fan assembled as described earlier. Then slip it into the hanger bracket.
The chain and cord are hung from hooks carried across the ceiling, toward a wall and down the wall, where the cord plugs into a handy receptacle.
A swag-mounted ceiling fan can be taken down in a few minutes and moved to another location.

Check your state and local codes before starting any project. Follow all safety precautions**. :D**