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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Ceiling Fans
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Ceiling fans are standard-issue for any new home today, and it’s hard to imagine now, but they were not that common in Florida homes 50 years ago. Ceiling fans are even included as part of the energy performance calculations for new homes in the Energy Conservation section of the Florida Building Code. Here’s a collection of our articles about them:
• What is the minimum height of a ceiling fan above the floor?
• What is the average life expectancy of a ceiling fan?
• Why are my ceiling fan blades drooping?
• How does a home inspector check the ceiling fans?
• What is the code requirement for ceiling (paddle) fans near or above a swimming pool?
• How close can a smoke detector be to a ceiling fan?
• Does a home inspector check ceiling fans?
• Does code require a ceiling fan to be grounded?
• What are the code requirements for ceiling fan installation?
• What is the difference between damp-rated and wet-rated ceiling fans?
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