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Expert Analysis

A new section has been added to address the voltage

limitations for low-voltage lighting systems and their

associated components.

New

422.18(B) Locating Paddle Fans

in Bathrooms

Change Summary

• The NEC has set boundary limitations between paddle

fans and bathtub or shower.

Article 422 Appliances

422.18 Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fans.

(B) Location. No metal parts of ceiling-suspended (paddle)

fans in bathrooms and shower spaces shall be located within

a zone measured 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally and 2.5 m (8

ft) vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall

threshold. This zone is all-encompassing and shall include

the space directly over the tub or shower stall.

Material taken from the National Electric Code

is reprinted with permission

from NFPA 70

, 2023 edition. National Electrical Code

NEC

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