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Posted By: aldav53 Ceiling fan height - 11/06/03 05:20 AM
Is there a minium height for ceiling fans and/or light? With most patio covers they sure are low when there installed. Here in AZ they get used a lot on patio covers.
Posted By: zapped208 Re: Ceiling fan height - 11/06/03 10:47 AM
Min. height 7' AFF is the norm as per manufactures instructions.
Posted By: aldav53 Re: Ceiling fan height - 11/06/03 03:35 PM
Wonder how we get by installing them in patio covers?
Posted By: ThinkGood Re: Ceiling fan height - 11/06/03 05:48 PM
aldav53:
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Here in AZ they get used a lot on patio covers.
My question is, are these approved by the AHJ and are these locations acceptable for such a device in the first place due to "wet locations" concerns (if that is even an issue).

What does the AHJ have to say about it?
Posted By: aldav53 Re: Ceiling fan height - 11/07/03 02:29 AM
Not sure about the AHJ, but the fans are made for outdoor installations (damp locations). Dry here in AZ most of the time anyway.
Posted By: Speedy Petey Re: Ceiling fan height - 11/07/03 11:36 PM
The AHJ most likely has nothing to say about it. When was the last time you installed a ceiling fan and called in an inspector to inspect it?
The only thing I too can see is the manufacturers 7' rule.
Posted By: Pinemarten Re: Ceiling fan height - 11/12/03 12:41 AM
Do they have a rule in your countries that allows less than 7' if there is a guard? We do.
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