Ceiling Box Weight Capacity

All ceiling boxes are required to support at least 50 pounds nec 314 27 a so you can assume the box will be able to support a simple light fixture.

Ceiling box weight capacity.

Outlet boxes or fittings designed for the support of luminaires and installed as required by 314 23 shall be permitted to support a luminaire weighing 23 kg 50 lb or less. Set your store. A luminaire that weighs more than 23 kg 50 lb shall be supported independently of the outlet box unless the outlet box is listed and. Boxes that are designed to support ceiling fans must be labeled as such and must have a label listing the weight it can support if over 35 pounds nec 314 27 d.

Great for residential and light commercial applications the box is made with polycarbonate is listed for use with masonry walls and can be used with 90 c. Non metallic ceiling box is designed for use with non metallic sheathed cable in accordance with article 314 of the national electric code. Round non metallic ceiling box 2 39 64 in. When in doubt go light on the weight you re storing up there.

Deep 24 pack model 7120 1 193 68 carton 193 68 carton free delivery. The b618r is a round old work outlet box and is not listed for fixture support in the ceiling. Only approved ceiling boxes are allowed to support fixtures in the ceiling. Retrofit ceiling fan saf t brace model 0140000 15 03 15 03.

B maximum luminaire weight. How much weight your roof can hold before it caves in is a totally different question. The carlon zip box blue 1 gang 18 cu. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

For flush ceiling installations on ceilings over 1 2 thick bend the bracket along the scoreline that matches the ceiling depth. Don t look at their advertised weight capacity and think that your ceiling can automatically hold that.